Echinacea purpurea Butterfly Kisses (Coneflower)
Noted for its compactness and sturdy habit, Echinacea purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’ is a particularly attractive double Coneflower with large, fragrant, bright pink ray flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with a darker pom-pom central cone. Well branched, its numerous flowering stems are strong and held upright. Perfect for patio containers and small gardens
Noted for its compactness and sturdy habit, Echinacea purpurea 'Butterfly Kisses' is a particularly attractive double coneflower with large, fragrant, bright pink ray flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with a darker pom-pom central cone. Well branched, its numerous flowering stems are strong and held upright. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this dwarf coneflower provides a vibrant floral display and is perfect for perennial borders, small gardens or patio containers. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.
- Grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and 14-16 in. wide (35-40 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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Echinacea – Coneflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 16″ (40cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |