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Echinacea purpurea 'Razzmatazz'

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 60 - 80 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Echinacea purpurea 'Razzmatazz' (double coneflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, greyish magenta and fragrant blossoms during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is dark green in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Echinacea purpurea 'Razzmatazz' (double 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 'Razzmatazz' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Echinacea purpurea 'Razzmatazz' (double coneflower) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.