Merlot Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' PP #18,814
Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Lowe's
2044 Cumming Highway Canton GA 30114
- Pike Nursery
615 W. Crossville Rd. Roswell GA 30075
- Pike Nursery
3155 Bethany Bend Road Alpharetta GA 30004
- Lowe's
4925 Windward Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 24 to 36 in. tall and 18 to 30 in. wide. |
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Bloom Time | Early summer through fall. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Light Green |
Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, 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. |
Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Companion Plants | Phlox (Phlox); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!