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Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Mop Head'

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 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 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 'Kim's Mop Head' (dwarf coneflower) bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is dark lime in colour and coarse in texture.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Mop Head' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.