SCIENTIFIC NAME: Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High' PP12242
COMMON NAME: 'Kim's Knee High' Purple Coneflower
GARDEN SIZE: 18-24 inches tall x 12-18 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Slow
USDA ZONE: 3-8
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil with low to average water needs. Suitable for rain gardens.
HABIT (FORM): Upright with sturdy stems
FOLIAGE: Green shades
FLOWERS: Clear deep pink with bronze central cones. Midsummer to early fall.
PLANT ORIGIN: Native to Tennessee
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports local North American bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches).
FERTILIZING: Use a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting. Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave seedheads in place over fall and winter to support wildlife.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns.
USES: Containers, meadows, prairies, rain gardens. Ideal for cut flowers. Low height is perfect for walkways and borders.