Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'
This is a DWARF version of the popular coneflower with clear pink, drooping, flexed flower petals and red-tipped orange cones. Plants bloom in early summer and rebloom in midsummer. Tolerates Poor Soil Conditions.
Provides attractive seed heads for autumn and winter. Great for small areas. Drought tolerant coneflowers can be grown in hot windy areas where little else will survive. Ideal for naturalized areas, cutting and butterfly gardens.
Very tough and durable. Cut faded flowers to encourage new blooms.
* Deer & Drought Resistant *
Photo courtesy of Julie Robbins, Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Farmer, North Carolina. Got questions? (336) 857-2131 or e-mail: request@tomscreeknursery.com
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Perennial |
| Foliage Type |
Winter Dormant |
| Height |
1' |
| Spread |
1' |
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Winter Dormant |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Purple (color intensity dependent on light) |
| Pollinator Friendly |
Yes |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun and Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
4 - 9 |
