Echinacea purpurea ‘Red Knee High’

This dwarf coneflower delivers awesome colour impact in the landscape! Large, rich magenta red flowers are borne in profusion atop knee high plants beginning in midsummer. They add a terrific punch of colour to combination containers and are a sight to be seen when planted en masse in the landscape. Echinacea in coastal BC should be planted in hot, dry, sunny spots with thin, average to poor soils for best overwintering. 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: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour: Orange
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
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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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