Echinacea purpurea Merlot (Coneflower)

Deep rose pink petals surround a large orange-brown centre cone and grow on tall burgundy stems above deep green foliage. Rapid growth rate.

Use as cut or dried flowers. Be sure to keep some flowers in the garden over winter, as the blackened seedheads provide cold-season garden interest, as well as food for finches and other winter birds.

Blooms early to late summer
2-2.5 ft tall x 2.5-3 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant

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