About
This compact, clump-forming perennial to 50cm tall with dark green, hairy leaves. Branched stems carry flowerheads of pale yellow ray florets surrounding a golden brown cone, from summer into autumn.
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, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
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 flower production
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in spring or autumn (though they resent a lot of disturbance), or by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free