Photo of Echinacea 'Quills and Thrills' PP23241 flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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Echinacea 'Quills and Thrills' PP23241

Also Known As

  • Echinacea purpurea 'Quills and Thrills'
  • Quills and Thrills Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 18"-26"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Echinacea 'Quills and Thrills' PP23241 plant details

Echinacea 'Quills and Thrills' PP23241 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea 'Quills and Thrills' PP23241

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 26 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea 'Quills and Thrills' PP23241

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The "quilled"rays of soft mauve on these huge flowers will catch the eye of even the most jaded gardener; tons of long-lasting flowers on 2-3' stems for cutting/container/border; deadhead, don't over-water. S/M PPAF
Huge flower with light purple pink quilled rays. Not your average Echinacea, this novelty type, is a super performer in the garden or vase. Tons of long lasting flowers thrill even the most jaded gardener. Use en masse for the border, in a mixed bed, and as a cut flower.

Gardening facts about Echinacea 'Quills and Thrills' PP23241 plant

How to Grow Echinacea 'Quills and Thrills' PP23241

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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