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Echinacea 'Katie Saul' (Summer Sky)

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Echinacea 'Katie Saul' (Summer Sky) (coneflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid autumn. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. A specimen plant, Echinacea 'Katie Saul' (Summer Sky) (coneflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea 'Katie Saul' (Summer Sky) . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.