About
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to 90cm with strong, branched, upright stems bearing rough, hairy leaves. The flower-heads, produced from mid-summer to mid-autumn have clear yellow outer petals and a greenish-bronze cone.
About the genus
Echinacea are erect, clump-forming rhizomatous perennials with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and solitary, long-stalked daisies with prominent conical central disks and often drooping ray florets; attractive to butterflies
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil ideally in full sun, although they can tolerate some shade
PruningCut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn although they resent a lot of disturbance. Propagate by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free