Echinacea Southern Belle (Coneflower)

Incredibly attractive, Echinacea 'Southern Belle' lives up to its name! This Coneflower is a real beauty producing abundant deep magenta flowers with flat rays that stick out from the fully double central cone like a formal pink pettiskirt. The blooms last for weeks before fading to a softer pink. Blooming from early summer until frost, probably one of the longest blooming seasons for an Echinacea hybrid, this eye-catching perennial is perfect for perennial borders, prairies, or cottage gardens. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.

• Grows up to 30-36 in. tall and wide (75-90 cm).
• Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to 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. 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.