Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot'

Common name: purple coneflower
Type:
Herbaceous perennial
USDA hardiness zones:
3-8

ëSir Lancelot is noted for its dark pink pom-pom like flowers. It typically grows in an upright clump to 32\ tall and to 24\" wide on sturdy, well-branched stems that do not need staking. Flowers bloom from late spring to late summer, sometimes with additional sporadic bloom until frost. Narrow-ovate leaves (to 6î long) are medium green. Good fresh cut or dried flower. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones may be visited by goldfinches or other birds that feed on the seeds. Echinacea comes from the Gr... more »

  • Full sun to part shade
  • Dry to medium
  • Low

Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. This is an adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). Plants usually rebloom without deadheading, however prompt removal of spent flowers encourages continued bloom and improves general appearance.

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