About
Sturdy, erect perennial coneflower to 1m in height and large, daisy-like flowers up to 18cm across with a bronze central cone and deep purplish-pink petals held almost horizontally.
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, East-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 usesPrairie planting, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Cottage and informal garden
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. Remaining seed heads look good in winter and can attract seed-eating birds
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13°C in spring, by division in spring or autumn (although they resent a lot of disturbance) or by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free