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Fatal Attraction Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Fatal Attraction' PP #18,429; CPBR #3984
Pronunciation: ek-in-AY-shee-a pur-PUR-ee-uh
SKU #43119
A compact, bushy coneflower with large, toothy, dark green foliage and intensely vibrant flowers on deep red, upright stems. Each large flower features upward and outward-facing magenta-colored petals that perfectly frame its dark orange center. Sturdy, reliable, drought tolerant summer color for beds, borders, and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderately fast growing; reaches 22 to 26 in. tall, 18 to 22 in. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer through early fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Russian Sage (Perovskia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia); Catmint (Nepeta) |
| Care Instructions | Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Midsummer through early fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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