Echinacea purpurea Lakota Red

Echinacea purpurea ‘Lakota Red’ is a striking variety of coneflower, valued for its large blooms in vibrant shades of deep red, with petals arranged around a central orange-brown cone. It is a hardy perennial plant, very resilient, blooming abundantly from June to September, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Perfect for perennial beds, borders, flower circles, or natural gardens, it adds a strong splash of color to the landscape.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Echinacea purpurea ‘Lakota Red’

• Common name: Red coneflower

• Family: Asteraceae

• Growth type: Herbaceous perennial plant, upright habit with compact clumps

• Leaves: Lance-shaped, green, rough to the touch

• Flowers: Large, deep red, with a central orange-brown cone, very attractive

• Flowering period: June–September

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun for maximum flowering but also tolerates light partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, but also tolerates poorer soils

• Watering: Moderate; tolerates short dry spells after acclimatization

• Minimum temperature tolerance: down to –30°C, very well adapted to the Romanian climate

• Maintenance: Hardy plant, requires minimal care; can be divided every few years for renewal

✨ Benefits and uses:

• Abundant flowering in vibrant red shades

• Long-lasting perennial, resistant to cold and drought

• Honey-bearing, attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

• Ideal for borders, perennial beds, rustic and natural gardens

• Excellent flowers for cutting and floral arrangements

⚠️ Note: Flower stems can be cut after blooming to encourage new flowering and to keep the plant compact.

📏 Height including pot: approx. 30 cm

📦 Attention! The plant is delivered with or without flowers.