Bold colours on a petite plant. The 3½" blooms come in a wide range of red hues, varying from reddish orange to pinkish red. When grown in groups, they'll produce a blaze of colour from summer to frost. Lakota Red grows just 12-16" tall, making it a great fit for small spaces, border fronts and containers. Like other coneflowers, its low maintenance, long lived and a butterfly magnet.
Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea 'Lakota Red'
Form: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Flowering Time: Midsummer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Flower Color: All shades is red, varying from reddish-orange to pinkish red.
Flower Form: Daisy-like with prominent cone center, single petaled flowers
Foliage Type: Mid green leaves are alternate, simple, toothed and hairy.
Growth Rate: Medium
Height/Habit: 12 - 16 inches
Spread: 12 - 16 inches
Planting Instructions: Plant with eyes just below the soil and 12-16" apart
Soil Requirements: Well drained
Will Tolerate:Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems to encourage repeat blooming.
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