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ECHINACEA
Commonly known as Purple coneflower
Echinacea and its relative Rudbeckia are the coneflowers from North America.
The former is the perennial for borders and open woodland, the latter often grown for naturalising in a meadow or, as cultivar hirta, as an annual for infilling and borders.
Echinacea is a genus of 9 species of bold, stiff perennials from dry prairies, gravelly hillsides and open woodland in central and eastern North America. the name is derived from the Greek for hedgehog.
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies -
Pests & Diseases
None. Prolonged wet can cause root rot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. Oregon. Terra Nova Nurseries -
Fully hardy
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Height
65-75cm (25-29in) -
Spread
30-45cm (12-18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Perennial. Forms a low clump of coarse mid-green leaves.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size65-75cm (25-29in)
30-45cm (12-18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilDeep, humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Will tolerate some shade
Echinacea - Growing Guide
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