Echinacea Pixie Meadowbrite
I was the first truly dwarf, hybrid coneflower
A charming, mini-coneflower from Dr. Jim Ault, also the breeder of Orange Meadowbrite™ and Mango Meadowbrite™, Pixie Meadowbrite™ is a true dwarf, reaching only 18'' high x 20'' to 24'' wide. Ault selected this plant for hardiness, drought tolerance, longevity, compact form, and garden durability to make a truly unique, petite hybrid coneflower. Pixie Meadowbrite™ performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. This delightful mini-coneflower yields a profusion of vibrant pink blooms from July to August. It has a denser, more compact habit than typical coneflowers and is more manageable in the garden. Will attract birds and butterflies. This wonderfully drought-tolerant, dwarf perennial is perfect for containers, perennial borders, and small urban gardens. With the habit of a pot mum, it will fit snugly into small gardens and commercial landscapes, while providing months of vibrant pink blooms.
Cultural Details
TYPE
U.S. NATIVE
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Full sun
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Average garden soils. Does not appreciate heavy clay.
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Moist, but well-drained. Drought tolerant once established
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4-9
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Summer
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Pink
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18" tall by 24" wide
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May get aster yellows if infested with leaf hoppers.
What Makes Me Special?
Landscape Use
Origin
Pixie Meadowbrite™ is a selection from a controlled cross of Echinacea [tennesseensis x purpurea]
Propagation
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