- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 3-8
Pink Mist is a compact, pink-flowered coneflower that typically grows in an upright bushy clump to 15-20\ tall and as wide on sturdy, well-branched stems that do not need staking. Each flower features downward-arching, rose-pink rays with a dark copper-orange center cone. Flowers bloom from late spring to late summer, sometimes with additional sporadic bloom until frost. Medium green leaves are broad-lanceolate. Good fresh cut or dried flower. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if the flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones may be visited by goldfi... more »
- Full sun to part shade
- Dry to medium
- Low
Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil 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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