Lakota Red Coneflower

Description

The Lakota Red Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a striking and vibrant variety known for its deep, rich red blooms that create a bold, dramatic statement in any garden. With its strong, upright stems and large, daisy-like flowers, this coneflower is a perfect addition to flower beds, borders, and wildflower gardens. The Lakota Red Coneflower also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for creating a pollinator-friendly garden while providing long-lasting beauty throughout the growing season.

Features:

• Rich Red Blooms: The Lakota Red Coneflower is distinguished by its deep red petals surrounding a prominent, spiky central cone. These vibrant blooms bring a burst of color to your garden from mid-summer to fall.
• Pollinator Friendly: Like all coneflowers, the Lakota Red Coneflower attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing biodiversity and supporting local wildlife.
• Long Blooming Period: This coneflower variety blooms for several months, ensuring a long-lasting display of color throughout the growing season.
• Heat and Drought Tolerant: Once established, the Lakota Red Coneflower is both heat and drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardens or areas with sunny, dry conditions.
• Sturdy Growth: With strong, upright stems, this variety maintains a neat, structured appearance even in windy conditions, ensuring a tidy garden display.
• Deer Resistant: Naturally resistant to deer, the Lakota Red Coneflower remains untouched by browsing wildlife, making it a reliable and low-maintenance option for gardens in deer-prone areas.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
• Spread: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: 3–9

Planting Instructions:

1. Select a sunny location with well-drained soil to ensure the best growth and flowering performance.
2. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and space them 12–18 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and room for the plants to grow.
3. Water gently after planting to keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the plants are established, they are drought-tolerant and need minimal watering.
4. Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage more flowers and maintain a tidy garden appearance.
5. In late fall, cut back the plant to prepare it for winter dormancy and promote new growth in the spring.