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Echinacea purpurea 'Bravado'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Echinacea purpurea 'Bravado' (eastern purple coneflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright red and fragrant blooms during early summer to early autumn. The matte foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Echinacea purpurea 'Bravado' (eastern purple coneflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea purpurea 'Bravado' .
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Echinacea purpurea 'Bravado' (eastern purple coneflower) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.