Fatal Attraction Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Fatal Attraction' PP #18,429; CPBR #3984
SKU
43119
A compact, bushy coneflower with large, toothy, dark green foliage and intensely vibrant flowers on deep red, upright stems. Each large flower features upward and outward-facing magenta-colored petals that perfectly frame its dark orange center. Sturdy, reliable, drought tolerant summer color for beds, borders, and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- Buchanan's Native Plants
611 E. 11th St Houston TX 77008
- Thompson + Hanson, Inc.
1400 Anderson St. Bellaire TX 77401
- Lowe's
9640 Old Katy Freeway Houston TX 77055-6322
- Cornelius Nurseries
2233 S. Voss Rd. Houston TX 77027
| Botanical Pronunciation | ek-in-AY-shee-a pur-PUR-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderately fast growing; reaches 22 to 26 in. tall, 18 to 22 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer through Early Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Long Bloom Season |
Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!