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Echinacea 'Alaska'

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 50 - 55 cm (20 - 22 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Echinacea 'Alaska' (white coneflower) bears white blossoms during mid-summer to mid-fall. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Echinacea 'Alaska' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.