Echinacea purpurea 'The King'

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	1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 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 'The King' (purple coneflower) bears showy and faded magenta blossoms during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is dark lime in colour and coarse in texture.
Typical Uses	Border and woodland.
Special Characteristics	Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea purpurea 'The King' . Echinacea purpurea 'The King' is tolerant of drought.