Coneflower 'Merlot'

Richly colored from stem to cone, Echinacea 'Merlot' features 5-inch-wide fragrant flowers with huge central cones held on striking wine-colored stems. The blooms are long-lasting and don't require staking.

Exceptionally drought-tolerant (low water needs once established), it's a superb choice for water-wise gardens, naturalized areas, beds, borders, and containers. Butterflies love it. Hardy perennial, 3–5 feet tall, spreading 2–4 feet. Full sun. A Terra Nova introduction.

Quick Facts

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  Light: Full Sun
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  Water: Low
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  Height: 3–5 feet
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  Spread: 2–4 feet

Photo credit: Terra Nova