Purple Coneflower Super Sak

Description

The Purple Coneflower Super Sak is a premium cultivar of the iconic Echinacea purpurea, known for its vibrant, large purple flowers and excellent drought resistance. This hardy perennial thrives in a variety of climates, making it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a burst of color to their landscape or attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Ideal for sunny borders, wildflower meadows, or even container gardening, this striking plant boasts strong, upright stems and large, daisy-like blooms with prominent, cone-shaped centers. The Super Sak variety features improved disease resistance and higher flower yields, ensuring that your garden remains colorful and healthy year after year.

Features:

• Vibrant Purple Blooms: Large, showy purple flowers with prominent orange centers that bloom from early summer to fall.
• Hardy and Low Maintenance: Thrives in a variety of conditions, including dry, poor soil, making it perfect for naturalized gardens or low-maintenance landscapes.
• Pollinator-Friendly: A favorite of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, promoting biodiversity in your garden.
• Drought-Tolerant: Excellent tolerance to dry conditions once established, reducing the need for frequent watering.
• Long Blooming Period: Extended flowering season from mid to late summer, providing lasting color to your garden.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The tough, leathery leaves and the plant's slightly bitter taste discourage deer and rabbits from nibbling.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea
• Common Name: Purple Coneflower
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Mature Height: 24–36 inches
• Mature Spread: 12–18 inches
• Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil Type: Well-drained, tolerates poor soil
• Hardiness Zone: 3–9
• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch (seeds)
• Planting Instructions: Sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks prior to the last frost. Thin plants to 12–18 inches apart for best growth.