Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High' PP12,242

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Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Rosy-lavender recurved petals around a large brown cone that is burnished with copper and orange highlights.
A slightly shorter variety of the native species.

Height

18-24 Inches

Spread

20-24 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Bloom Time

July-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Birds appreciate the winter seed.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata), Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), Purple Flame Grass (Miscanthus sinensis v. purpurascens), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
Attributes & Uses
• Dried Flowers
• Cut Flowers
• Fragrant
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained