General Culture:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. This is an adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). Plants usually rebloom without deadheading, however prompt removal of spent flowers improves general appearance. This is a patented cultivar.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
‘Razzmatazz’ is a double-flowered version of the popular purple coneflower. It is a clump-forming perennial that is noted for its upright plant habit and its rose pink double flowers (anemone type). Each flower (to 3-4” diameter) features rose pink ray flowers and a center cone of enlarged red-purple disk flowers. Flowers bloom from mid-summer to fall atop rigid stems typically rising to 24-30” tall. Coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves (3-6” long). Good fresh cut or dried flower. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into winter. If the seed heads are not removed, they are often visited in winter by goldfinches that perch on or just below the darkened cones to feed on the seeds. Echinacea comes from the Greek word “echinos” meaning hedgehog in reference to the flower’s spiny center cone. U. S. Plant Patent PP13,894 issued June 17, 2003.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Border fronts, rock gardens or part shade areas of open woodland gardens.
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