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Echinacea purpurea 'Ovation'

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 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Echinacea purpurea 'Ovation' (purple coneflower) bears showy flowers during early summer to late summer.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, dried flowers and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Echinacea purpurea 'Ovation' tolerates drought. This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
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.