ECHINACEA purpurea
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ECHINACEA purpurea
Commonly known as Purple coneflower
Purplish-pink flowers growing up to 5 feet
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £12 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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) -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Purple pink -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsLarge flowers to 13cm (5in) across
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
45cm (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.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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allDeep, well drained, humus- rich soil.
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
45cm (18in)
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