Echinacea Twilight (Coneflower)

Noted for its unexpected sweet fragrance and its dark pink petals surrounding a unique red cone, Echinacea 'Twilight' (Coneflower) is the stunning result of a cross between Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa, pairing the qualities of each. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this beautiful coneflower is on display for weeks with its deep rose-pink daisy-like flowers, up to 3.5 in. across (9 cm), exhibiting a burgundy central cone and ray florets arching downward. Compact and heavily branched, it is perfect for perennial borders, small gardens or patio containers. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.

• Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
• Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well drained soils. Tolerant of drought, heat and humidity.
• Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens or cottage gardens.
• Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
• Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
• Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.