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Echinacea purpurea 'Lucky Star'

Also Known As

  • Lucky Star Purple Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Echinacea purpurea 'Lucky Star' plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Lucky Star' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts 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, clay, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea purpurea 'Lucky Star'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea purpurea 'Lucky Star'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, clay, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright white petals held horizontally around an orange-yellow cone make ...WOW!; these sturdy mid-summer-to-early fall flowers are a treat in any border. S/MPPAF

Gardening facts about Echinacea purpurea 'Lucky Star' plant

How to Grow Echinacea purpurea 'Lucky Star'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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