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Echinacea purpurea 'Fancy Frills'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 70 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 25 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Echinacea purpurea 'Fancy Frills' (purple coneflower) bears showy, bright pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to early fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Echinacea purpurea 'Fancy Frills' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.