coneflower ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’

Echinacea ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’ (coneflower ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’) is a dwarf coneflower that has fragrant pink blooms centered around a sunset-colored central cone.

It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought and dry conditions. E. ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’ attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

Botanical Name Echinacea ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’
Common Name coneflower ‘Pixie Meadowbrite’
Family Asteraceae
USDA Zone 3 thru 9
Light Requirement Full Sun to Part Shade
Season(s) of interest summer, fall, winter
Height and Spread 2-3ft x 1-1.5ft (60-90cm x 30-45cm)
Flower Color Pink
Attracts Wildlife Provides Food for Birds, Attracts Pollinators,
Additional Information Cultivated Form of a Native Plant. Horticultural origin; bred by Jim Ault of the Chicago Botanic Garden, cross between E. tennesseenis, E. angustifolia, E. purpurea
Location in Lurie Garden Southwest Light Plate, Southeast Light Plate, Northwest Light Plate, Northeast Light Plate

 

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