Go Back Coneflower Merlot

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A great new introduction that produces numerous, very large rose pink flowers with wonderful Merlot colored stems and petioles. In addition to the numerous flowers produced, this plant has really good branching and growth habit.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Echinacea purpurea is a wildflower native to the eastern United States and is well-adapted to survive the hot, windy conditions typical of that region. If properly cared for, they will form attractive colonies and will live for many years.

    Coneflowers like it sunny and hot. Though they will tolerate light shade, fewer flowers will be produced and the plants will be weakened. Light, loamy soils are best but Coneflowers will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant.

    Flower Color

    Pink

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

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    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    34 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Cut flower or foliage, Drought tolerant, Dried flower, Container, Border, Mass Plant

    Bloom Time

    Mid to late summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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