ECHINACEA purpurea
Medium
Sun
Pink
Well drained soil
Summer
Pollinator friendly
Description
Echinacea purpurea
Height x Spread: 90cm x 30cm
These are strong plants from the Coneflower family used as the starting point for breeding a lot of the other varieties. Sturdy upright flower stems hold large pink daisy flowers in mid summer, this Echinacea is a true bee and butterfly magnet.
It is easy to grow in a sunny border and fertile, free draining soil. Echinacea need their own individual space and will not thrive if they become crowded by other plants.
Available for Mail Order from April - September
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