SCIENTIFIC NAME: Echinacea purpurea 'Fragrant Angel'

COMMON NAME: Fragrant Angel Purple Coneflower

GARDEN SIZE: 24 to 36 inches tall by 12 to 24 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 3 to 8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does well in rain gardens.

HABIT (FORM): Upright clump

FOLIAGE: Narrow-ovate, medium green leaves

FLOWERS: Showy, fragrant, white rays with yellow-orange center cones, 4-5" diameter

PLANT ORIGIN: Tennessee, Sport of Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Giant'

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports native bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches).

FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave the seedheads in place over the fall and winter to support wildlife.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, rain gardens. Cut flowers.