Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Fragrant Blooms
Growth Habit
Upright Clumping
Bloom Season
Summer to Early Fall
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Hybrid
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
Tall
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Warm–Temperate
Container Garden
Limited
Plant Spacing
Wide
Planting Depth
Shallow
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Secret Passion different from standard coneflowers?
What makes Secret Passion different from standard coneflowers?
It produces fully double blooms with a fuller flower form, adding extra texture to perennial borders.
Can it create contrast with single-flowered plants?
Can it create contrast with single-flowered plants?
Yes. Double blooms provide visual variety alongside daisies, salvias, and ornamental grasses.
Which flowers pair well with Secret Passion?
Which flowers pair well with Secret Passion?
Coreopsis, gaillardia, rudbeckia, and Russian sage create vibrant perennial combinations.
Does it remain attractive after flowering?
Does it remain attractive after flowering?
Yes. Seed heads continue providing texture and seasonal interest once blooms have faded.
Can it be included in cutting gardens?
Can it be included in cutting gardens?
Yes. Strong stems and decorative flowers make it suitable for fresh floral arrangements.
Do butterflies visit the flowers?
Do butterflies visit the flowers?
The nectar-rich blooms may attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects.