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Echinacea purpurea 'Little Giant'

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 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 'Little Giant' (dwarf coneflower) bears showy, pink and fragrant blooms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. A specimen plant, Echinacea purpurea 'Little Giant' (dwarf coneflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea purpurea 'Little Giant' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.