<i>Echinacea purpurea</i> 'After Midnight' | After Midnight Coneflower
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea purpurea 'After Midnight' is a beautiful, compact perennial known for its deep magenta-purple flowers and striking dark cones. Blooming from early to late summer, the daisy-like flowers feature prominent, dark central cones surrounded by vibrant, slightly drooping petals. The contrasting colors create a dramatic display that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Native to North America, Echinacea purpurea has long been admired for its resilience and ornamental value. 'After Midnight' was specifically bred for its compact form and intense flower color, making it an excellent choice for smaller garden spaces, containers, or the front of borders, where its bold blooms provide vibrant color throughout the summer season.
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea purpurea 'After Midnight' is a beautiful, compact perennial known for its deep magenta-purple flowers and striking dark cones. Blooming from early to late summer, the daisy-like flowers feature prominent, dark central cones surrounded by vibrant, slightly drooping petals. The contrasting colors create a dramatic display that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Native to North America, Echinacea purpurea has long been admired for its resilience and ornamental value. 'After Midnight' was specifically bred for its compact form and intense flower color, making it an excellent choice for smaller garden spaces, containers, or the front of borders, where its bold blooms provide vibrant color throughout the summer season.
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea purpurea 'After Midnight' is a beautiful, compact perennial known for its deep magenta-purple flowers and striking dark cones. Blooming from early to late summer, the daisy-like flowers feature prominent, dark central cones surrounded by vibrant, slightly drooping petals. The contrasting colors create a dramatic display that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Native to North America, Echinacea purpurea has long been admired for its resilience and ornamental value. 'After Midnight' was specifically bred for its compact form and intense flower color, making it an excellent choice for smaller garden spaces, containers, or the front of borders, where its bold blooms provide vibrant color throughout the summer season.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
Flower color: Magenta-purple petals with a black cone
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to encourage continuous blooms
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators; seed heads provide food for birds in winterThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
