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Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'

Also Known As - echinacea,purple coneflower,purple coneflower

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High') is an amazing species for many reasons. The spectacular purple flowers are not only beautiful, but also attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies into the garden. They are easy to grow, and can tolerate a wide range of soils, making them perfect for any garden. They also require very little maintenance. The flowers bloom from early summer to late fall, giving your garden vibrant color all season long. This species grows to a height of about 18-30” and produces strong stems for stability. Its long bloom period and drought-resistant characteristics make it an ideal choice for any flower bed.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Purplish pink Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky

Fruits:

brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

Water Purple Coneflower deeply and infrequently to ensure its roots are reaching deep into the soil. You should water the soil to a depth of 3-4 inches and do it about every 7-10 days, or whenever the top few inches of soil is dry. Place your finger into the soil up to the second knuckle for an accurate assessment of the moisture levels. Make sure it does not remain soggy or overly wet.

Purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High') need full-sun or at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. The best time of day for sun exposure is from 10am to 6pm, since during this time the angle of the sun is more direct. Avoid exposing these plants to midday sun when temperatures are at their highest.

The best time to prune purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High') is late winter or early spring, before new growth appears. The plants don't require much pruning, but trimming off old, dead, or damaged stems will help keep the plant healthy and vibrant. Cut back the stems to about 6-8 inches above the ground and remove any dried seedheads. Deadheading spent flowers during the flowering season will encourage re-blooming and should improve the appearance of the plant.

Season

Fall

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Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High' typically begins in July and continues through September.

Starts Flowering

Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High' typically starts flowering in late June or early July.