Coneflowers: Echinacea purpurea 'Hot Lava'
Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea 'Hot Lava'
Common name: purple coneflower
also known as (eastern purple-coneflower, hedgehog coneflower, purple daisy, black samson, purple-coneflower)
Planted
2
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at a glance
| Soil: | dry, alkaline, clay |
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| Zones: | 3a thru 8b |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
fall interest, bird attracting, butterfly attracting, bee attracting, edible, drought tolerant |
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description for "Coneflowers: Echinacea purpurea 'Hot Lava'"
'Hot Lava' purple coneflower produces beautiful petals of red with deeper red cones. Bloom has lots of petals for a very full look to the flower. 'Hot Lava' has strong stems and makes a great cut flower. Provide full sun and adequate drainage. Shady locations and overfertilization can result in long, weak, leggy growth. Blooms sporadically from summer through frost. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Echinacea purpurea is a North American native.
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