• Single
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • White
  • Single

Fragrant Angel

Perennial single coneflower in white, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Large white daisies with horizontally held petals around a golden orange cone. USDA zones 3–9.

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A Fragrant Angel coneflower flower up close on the plant
A Fragrant Angel coneflower flower up close on the plant

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Fragrant Angel coneflower plants in bloom in a garden
Fragrant Angel coneflower plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Single Single
Colors
  • White
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2–2½ ft (65–75 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Echinacea purpurea

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Terra Nova Nurseries introduction from 2004, according to Plant Delights Nursery.

Bred by Terra Nova Nurseries, 2004

Sources

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All photos

  • A Fragrant Angel coneflower flower up close on the plant
    A Fragrant Angel coneflower flower up close on the plant
  • Fragrant Angel coneflower plants in bloom in a garden
    Fragrant Angel coneflower plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Fragrant Angel hardy in my zone?

Fragrant Angel survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Fragrant Angel need full sun?

Fragrant Angel grows in full sun or part shade.

When does Fragrant Angel bloom?

Fragrant Angel blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Fragrant Angel good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Fragrant Angel as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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