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Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'

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 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 40 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
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 'Prairie Splendor' (eastern purple coneflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright pink and fragrant blooms during late spring to early autumn. The matte foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor' (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 Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Thorns or spines can be a problem with Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor' (eastern purple coneflower). Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.