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Echinacea purpurea 'Butterfly Kisses'

Also Known As

  • Butterfly Kisses

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Echinacea purpurea 'Butterfly Kisses' plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Butterfly Kisses' 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 - mostly sun and regular - 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 purpurea 'Butterfly Kisses'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea purpurea 'Butterfly Kisses'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fragrant 3" double bright-pink flowers absolutely cover this densely mounded (to only 14-18") perennial mid-to-late-summer...what a sight in container or border!! S/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Echinacea purpurea 'Butterfly Kisses' plant

How to Grow Echinacea purpurea 'Butterfly Kisses'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - 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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