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ECHINACEA purpurea
Commonly known as Purple coneflower
Purplish-pink flowers growing up to 5 feet
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - purple pink -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - erect perennial with red-tinted green stems. Rough hairy basal leaves 15cm (6in) long and lance-shaped stem leaves. Flowerheads have golden-brown cone-shaped discs.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. Rudbeckia purpurea. -
Medicinal properties - dried rhizomes and roots are widely used in herbal medicines where they are believed to fortify the immune system. -
Pests & Diseases - none. Prolonged wet can cause root rot -
Place of origin - USA ( Michigan south to Virginia, Louisiana and Georgia) -
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals - large flowers to 13cm (5in) across
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - deep, well drained, humus- rich soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Buy Varieties of ECHINACEA purpurea
ECHINACEA purpurea 'Fatal Attraction' >
Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Bright purple-pink flowers with non-drooping petals on dark stems
ECHINACEA purpurea 'Green Jewel' >
Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Light green petals with a dark green cone. Fragrant
ECHINACEA purpurea 'White Swan' >
Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Clear white with dark centre
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