About
Characteristic pale pink flowers with long and linear ray petals, reflexed to droop down, surround a central orange-brown cone and appear from midsummer to early autumn. A perennial species, about 1.2m tall, with hairy linear mid-green leaves. A great choice for prairie planting.
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
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
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden
Native toE North America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, humus-rich soil ideally in full sun with protection from excessive winter wet. See echinacea cultivation
PruningCutting back stems as the blooms fade may encourage further flowering; or seedheads may be kept on the plant for winter interest
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13°C in spring. Propagate by division in spring or autumn although they resent disturbance. Propagate by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but young growth may be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free