It requires an average amount of water, but would survive a dry stretch as it is drought tolerant.
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It can tolerate full sun, and partial sun. This perennial Prairie Splendor Coneflower can be planted in a variety of different soil conditions.
To add to its list of positive attributes, it is deer resistant, and attracts hummingbirds. It can be planted within the landscape, as well as along borders, fencing, and containers. These fragrant blooms attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. Not only is it native, but it is a pollinator’s dream flower. This perennial flower is hardy in zones three through eight. This flower could make a wonderful bouquet by itself, but will add bright pink color to vases among any other cut flowers. This perennial is a perfect addition to the cut flower garden that will reward its owner with blooms year after year. Blooming similarly in time, if not slightly earlier to its relative standard sibling, this pink beauty blooms shorter than other coneflowers, but more dense in fashion. The Prairie Splendor Coneflower is a showstopping perennial. Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight).
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Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Prairie Splendor Coneflower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It can be propagated by division however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation. This is a selection of a native North American species. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. Prairie Splendor Coneflower will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. Prairie Splendor Coneflower is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting birds and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. Prairie Splendor Coneflower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its pointy leaves remain green in colour throughout the season. Prairie Splendor Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented rose daisy flowers with coppery-bronze eyes at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. A lovely echinacea that produces large rose pink flowers with coppery centers this early bloomer is a perfect choice for planting in groups, along border edges, or in containers great for flower arrangements attracts pollinators