Merlot Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' PP #18,814
SKU
03958
Wine colored stems display rich pink flowers with huge golden orange cones. Blooms are fragrant and long lasting. Excellent for attracting butterflies and for naturalized gardens, traditional beds, borders or containers. Does not require staking. Hardy perennial.
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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. |
|---|---|
| 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!