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Echinacea purpurea 'Sparkler'

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 70 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Echinacea purpurea 'Sparkler' (variegated coneflower) bears bright pink and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to mid autumn. The foliage is deep green and white in colour. A specimen plant, Echinacea purpurea 'Sparkler' (variegated coneflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Echinacea purpurea 'Sparkler' attracts butterflies to your garden. Echinacea purpurea 'Sparkler' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.