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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Plant Height: 40 inches
Plant Spread: 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadhead faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Coneflower

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Location: Central NJ, Zone 7A
Date: 7/11/15
Echinacea Magnus - Bee Base
Location: Pembroke, GA
Date: 2016-08-21
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
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