Echinacea, Coneflower, Meadowbrite Coneflower 'Pixie Meadowbrite'

Echinacea

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Echinacea (ek-in-AY-shee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Jose, California

Cordele, Georgia

Saint Charles, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Mechanicsville, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Piscataway, New Jersey

Sylvania, Ohio

Coal Center, Pennsylvania

Conroe, Texas

Garland, Texas

Humble, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Kaysville, Utah

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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C
Fridley, MN (Zone 4b) | July 2009 | negative

I worked at a garden center this year, out of a shipment of 24, approximately half arrived dead and the rest were in very bad shape,other...Read More

A
Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) | October 2007 | positive

Excellent shorter height echinacea.
Performs very well. Very nice echinacea :-)

K
Saint Charles, IL | February 2007 | positive

This plant is clearly the best of the short Echinacea's out there. Combines very well with Sporobolus 'Tara' and Amsonia 'Blue Ice'. Ve...Read More

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

This is a nice short pinkish echinacea. The petals are fairly flat and long lasting. The shorter height makes it better for a front planting.

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