Echinacea Secret Love (Coneflower)

Echinacea 'Secret Love' is a showy perennial boasting a profusion of large double flowers with prominent ruby-red pompoms surrounded by a skirt of drooping ray petals. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this compact coneflower has a strong upright habit with well branched stems. It is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, small gardens or patio containers. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.

• Grows up to 24-28 in. tall (60-70 cm) and 20 in. wide (50 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. 
• No serious pest or disease issues. The double flowers may not be as attractive to butterflies and birds as single flowers. Deer resistant.
• Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms. Deadheading will help them grow and thrive.
• Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.