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Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' PP18814

Also Known As

  • Merlot Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 34"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' PP18814 plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' PP18814 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' PP18814

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 34 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' PP18814

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wonderful wine-red stems and petioles are topped by extra large (up to 5" across!) long-lasting pink flowers, standing at just 2-3' this coneflower requires no staking so it is just perfect for the border, conatainer or vase. S/M PPAF
Huge 5" wide, rose pink flowers centered with orange cones sit atop stunning, well branched, burgundy-black stems. These are strong enough to break scissors! (We did! lol) A wonderful introduction! Like a fine wine, this beauty has great fragrance. Thirty five flowers graced our second-year plant.

Gardening facts about Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' PP18814 plant

How to Grow Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' PP18814

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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