Echinacea purpurea 'Balscanery'

Also called:

Double Scoop Cranberry Coneflower

Purple Coneflower

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Asteraceae

Deciduous

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Oregon Native?

West State Native?

Hybrid developed in Illinois

Flower:

Red

Blooms from :

May

to:

Aug

Large red-purple double blooms

Foliage:

Green

Alternate leaves ovate, entire, slightly hairy

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Yes

Height:

23-25"

Spread:

16" to 21"

Growth Rate:

Fast

Native Habitat:

Soil Needs

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description:

Goldfinches may eat seeds