Echinacea purpurea ‘Pica Bella’
Purple Coneflower |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.650.090
A really unique Coneflower selection, this features very narrow or quilled mauve-pink petals surrounding a large rust orange button-shaped cone. Midsized in habit, this is ideal for sunny borders and containers. Excellent for cutting. Attractive to butterflies. Coneflowers begin blooming in midsummer and continue for months if faded flowers are regularly removed. Plants may be easily increased by dividing in the spring.
Further details for
Echinacea purpurea ‘Pica Bella’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Deep Pink Orange
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Massed
Flower Head Size Large
Height 60-70 cm 23-27 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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