Echinacea purpurea Avalanche (Coneflower)

Echinacea purpurea 'Avalanche' (Coneflower) is a showy perennial boasting a profusion of large, pure white daisies adorned with a prominent yellow-green central cone. Blooming from mid-summer until early fall, this dwarf coneflower is perfect for container gardening and small urban spaces. Excellent as a cut flower.

• Grows up to 15-18 in. tall and wide (37-45 cm). Will freely self-seeds if some seed heads are left in place.
• Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to drought, heat, and humidity.
• Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, or cottage gardens.
• Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
• Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
• Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.