Echinacea purpurea 'The King'

ëThe King is a purple coneflower cultivar that was presumably named for its large size (to 5 tall) and its large flowers (to 6î diameter). It typically grows 4-5 tall. It features daisy-like coneflowers (to 5-6î diameter) with rose red rays and dark maroon to brown central cones. Flowers bloom from June to August with some sporadic later bloom. Lanceolate, dark green leaves (4-8î long). The dead flower stems will remain erect well into winter and, if flower heads are not removed, are often visited by goldfinches looking for seed. Echinacea comes from the Greek word ìechinosî meaning hedg... more »

ëThe King is a purple coneflower cultivar that was presumably named for its large size (to 5 tall) and its large flowers (to 6î diameter). It typically grows 4-5 tall. It features daisy-like coneflowers (to 5-6î diameter) with rose red rays and dark maroon to brown central cones. Flowers bloom from June to August with some sporadic later bloom. Lanceolate, dark green leaves (4-8î long). The dead flower stems will remain erect well into winter and, if flower heads are not removed, are often visited by goldfinches looking for seed. Echinacea comes from the Greek word ìechinosî meaning hedgehog in reference to the flowers spiny center cone. (less)