Echinacea purpurea ‘Fatal Attraction’

Echinacea purpurea 'Fatal Attraction' is a purple coneflower with large deep purple-pink flowers with upright petals on red stalks.

Echinacea purpurea ‘Fatal Attraction’ has large deep purple-pink flowers with upright petals held aloft by dramatic red stalks. Selected by Piet Oudolf, one of the world’s most talented garden designers, so you know this striking coneflower must be garden worthy! Compact habit. No need for staking. Plant in full sun in average (not overly rich), well-drained soils. Avoid soils that are overly moist in winter. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

Common Name:  Purple Coneflower

Family:  Asteraceae (The Aster Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-8

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Magenta

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Red

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  Red

Fragrance:  Yes

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Benefits:  Butterflies

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Dry open woods, prairies and barrens.

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