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Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot'

Also Known As

  • Sir Lancelot Purple Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot' plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark pink pom-poms, a deeper, rosier ?Pink Delight?, on sturdy 32" stems will catch every butterfly?s and every gardener?s eye...it seems there can never be too many coneflowers, they?re all great! S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot' plant

How to Grow Echinacea purpurea 'Sir Lancelot'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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