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Echinacea purpurea 'Fatal Attraction'

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 45 cm (18 in)
Spread 30 cm (12 in)
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 purpurea 'Fatal Attraction' (eastern purple coneflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright pink and fragrant flowers during late spring to early autumn. The matte foliage is greyish green in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Echinacea purpurea 'Fatal Attraction' (eastern purple coneflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Echinacea purpurea 'Fatal Attraction' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
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.