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Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot'

Also Known As - echinacea,purple coneflower,purple coneflower

The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot') is an incredibly versatile perennial that brings amazing beauty to the garden. Its daisy-like flowers feature ragged petals of purplish-pink and clusters of cone-shaped, drooping centers, making it a great addition to any landscape. It's hardy and forgiving, thriving in a variety of soils and conditions and performing well throughout the growing season. It's also a great pollinator plant, inviting butterflies and other beneficial insects. Furthermore, it's been found to have medicinal properties and can promote long-term health benefits. A real garden powerhouse.

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

Leaf Color:

green,purple,pink

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

Watering the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot') should be done once every 7-10 days. During extremely hot weather, it may be necessary to water twice a week. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. When watering, give the plant an even amount of water so that it can reach the roots. Avoid over-watering, which can lead to root rot or stem and flower diseases. During the winter months, it is important to reduce the amount of water given to the plant as it won't need as much.

Purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot') prefer at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. For best results, provide the plant with approximately 8 hours of sunlight during the peak of the summer season (from mid-May to mid-September), especially during the afternoon hours when the sun is at its brightest. In colder months, reduce the amount of sun to around 4 to 6 hours, as long as the temperatures remain warm. If temperatures drop below freezing, provide the plant with just a few hours of morning sun.

Purple coneflowers should be pruned in the early spring when new growth begins. Generally, about 1-third of the previous year’s growth should be removed, meaning that the old, woody, and dead stems should be cut back to the ground. This will encourage fresh, new growth for the season. Prune lightly for a more informal look, or more heavily for a more neatly kept appearance. It is also a good idea to occasionally remove faded blossoms to encourage additional bloom and neatness.

Season

Fall

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Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot' typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot' typically starts flowering in late June or early July.