Two new varieties of Echinacea are named for comfort food: ‘Tomato Soup’ and ‘Mac & Cheese’:
Echinacea Tomato Soup and Mac 'n Cheese
They grow to about 28-inches tall with a 24-inch spread once established. These are prairie plants and need full sun. They tolerate drought well. Unfortunately many of the newer Echinacea (aka Coneflower) are susceptible to Aster Yellows, a deadly disease. So, weigh the risk of losing them after a couple of years to the beauty you’ll get.
