Prairie Splendor Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'
SKU
04340
Blooms earlier than other varieties with an extended flowering period from late June to the first frost. The large rose-pink flowers, four to six inches wide, are presented atop compact, well-branched plants. A great addition to sunny beds and borders. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ek-in-AY-shee-a pur-PUR-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 24 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer into Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 9
Your climate may be too cold for this plant