Echinacea purpurea Kims Knee High (Coneflower)

Shorter than most Echinacea purpurea varieties, Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High' is a dwarf coneflower that stands out with its drooping, clear pink petals accentuating a prominent coppery-orange to dark bronze central cone. Vivid and vigorous, this attractive perennial is noted for its compact habit. An early bloomer, it provides a vibrant floral display in the garden from early to late summer, sometimes with additional sporadic bloom until frost. Perfect for small gardens and containers.

• Grows up to 15-24 in. tall and wide (37-60 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.