The sensational orange flowers are the color of ripe cantaloupe, and plants start blooming in mid-summer and continue through fall. As each blossom matures, the brown central cone transforms to a much larger orange and brown cone. Echinacea Supreme™ ‘Cantaloupe’ is a beautiful flower that attracts both people and beneficial insects alike. It received a Medal of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award from Greenhouse Grower magazine. If you’re looking for a hardy perennial that really stands out in the garden, this one is sure to please.