Add vivid late-season color with Echinacea × 'Color Coded® Frankly Scarlet' (Coneflower 'Color Coded Frankly Scarlet'). You get large, bright scarlet-orange blooms held above dark green foliage on sturdy, well-branched stems, making it a strong choice for borders, cutting gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
Plant it where it will receive full sun for the richest color, though it will tolerate part shade (especially in hotter climates). Provide well-drained soil, water to establish, then allow the crown to dry slightly between soakings. Avoid constantly soggy sites, particularly in winter.
As the plant grows, the upright stems help keep flowers on display without flopping. Expect a mature size around 26-28 inches tall and about 16-20 inches wide. Deadhead for a tidier look, or leave some spent blooms to form seed heads for seasonal texture. Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This perennial is winter hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Pair it with ornamental grasses, black-eyed Susans, salvias, or other sun-loving perennials for a long-lasting, colorful planting that carries the garden through summer into early fall.