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Echinacea 'Merlot'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Echinacea 'Merlot' (purple coneflower) produces showy, pink and fragrant blossoms during late spring to late summer. This plant has matte and medium textured foliage that is dark green in colour. The stems are deep red.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Echinacea 'Merlot' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.