Echinacea purpurea 'Lakota Red' is a spectacular variety of coneflower, prized for its large, vibrant, deep red flowers, with petals arranged around a central orange-brown cone. It is a hardy, hardy perennial that blooms profusely from June to September, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Perfect for perennial beds, borders, flowerbeds or natural gardens, it adds a strong splash of color to the landscape.
🌿Botanical characteristics:
Full name: Echinacea purpurea 'Lakota Red'
Common name: Red cone flower
Family: Asteraceae
Growth type: Herbaceous perennial plant, with vertical habit and compact bushes
Leaves: Lanceolate, green, rough to the touch
Flowers: Large, deep red, with orange-brown central cone, very attractive
Flowering period:June–September
🌞Growing conditions:
Light: Prefers full sun for maximum flowering, but tolerates light partial shade.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, but also tolerates poorer soils
Watering: Moderate; tolerates short periods of drought after acclimatization
Minimum resistance temperature: up to –30°C, very well adapted to the Romanian climate
Maintenance: Rustic plant, requires minimal care; can be divided every few years for regeneration
✨Advantages and uses:
Abundant flowering, in vibrant shades of red
Long-lasting perennial plant, 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 flowering to stimulate new flowering and to keep the plant compact.
📏Height with pot included: approx. 30 cm
📦 Attention! The plant is delivered with or without flowers .
