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Echinacea purpurea 'Little Annie'

Also Known As

  • Echinacea 'Little Annie'
  • Little Annie Cone Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Echinacea purpurea 'Little Annie' plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Little Annie' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea purpurea 'Little Annie'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea purpurea 'Little Annie'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Little dogs are sometimes full of bark and this tiniest of the coneflowers is FULL of flower-power, producing its sweet 2-3" bright lavender-pink flowers on 6-10" stems prolifically mid-summer-fall; perfect for containers. S/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Echinacea purpurea 'Little Annie' plant

How to Grow Echinacea purpurea 'Little Annie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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Zones

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