{"product_id":"sunseekers-pumpkin-pie-coneflower","title":"Sunseekers Pumpkin Pie Coneflower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRich Pumpkin-Orange Blooms for a Warm Autumn Glow\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunseekers Pumpkin Pie Coneflower (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunseekers Pumpkin Pie') brings warm, spicy pumpkin-orange daisies to the border from midsummer into fall — a perfect echo of the season ahead. Its compact, well-branched habit produces masses of sturdy, non-flopping blooms that bees and butterflies adore, with seed heads that feed goldfinches into autumn. Drought-tough and deer-resistant, it's a rich, warm-toned choice for sunny beds in Woodbury, Lakeville, and Blaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSunseekers Pumpkin Pie Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinacea 'Sunseekers Pumpkin Pie'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–20 in. tall, 16–20 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer into fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich pumpkin-orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay and lean soil if not soggy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually avoided by deer; may nibble young plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-toned pollinator borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pumpkin-orange blooms pair beautifully with golds and purples. Space 16–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-water sunny beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in hot, dry spots; leave seed heads for goldfinches. Pair with grasses, black-eyed Susan, and catmint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Provide good drainage; avoid soggy winter soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Sunseekers Pumpkin Pie Coneflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 16–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Sunseekers Pumpkin Pie Coneflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compact 16 to 20 inches — great for the front of the border and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4 with good drainage; leave stems up for winter crown protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes — deer usually avoid coneflowers, though young growth may be sampled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it attract pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery much — bees and butterflies work the blooms, and goldfinches eat the fall seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunseekers Salmon Coneflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A softer warm tone from the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold daisies for a warm, pollinator-friendly combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bluestem (Schizachyrium):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native grass that complements the orange blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315483595057,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/sunseekers-pumpkin-pie-coneflower.jpg?v=1779727889","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/sunseekers-pumpkin-pie-coneflower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}