Echinacea purpurea 'Springbrook's Crimson Star'

purple coneflower

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

Description	The herbaceous perennial Echinacea purpurea 'Springbrook's Crimson Star' (purple coneflower) bears showy blossoms during early summer to early autumn.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	It is worthy to note that Echinacea purpurea 'Springbrook's Crimson Star' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.