Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot'
Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot'
Coneflower
Striking wine red, nearly black upright stems present the huge 5" deep rose-pink flowers with huge cones. This cultivar requires no staking. Blooms early summer to fall. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 27-30" tall x 34" wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantFall/Winter Color Fall/Winter Color
Fragrant FragrantGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat BloomingShowy Flowers Showy Flowers