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.