Coneflower - Lilliput

Coneflower Lilliput, Echinacea purpurea 'Lilliput' (PP#18,841), is a dwarf coneflower that is perfect for the front of the border or as a groundcover! Echinacea 'Lilliput' PPAF forms cute little mounds adorned with numerous deep rose-pink flowers. The foliage height is only 12 inches high, and the flowers top out at a mere 18 inches. The most compact coneflower variety yet, Echinacea 'Lilliput' demonstrates great vigor, bringing brilliant color to the smallest spaces! The wonderful fragrance attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The central cone is filled with seeds, and as they dry in autumn, songbirds will come to feast upon their richness! For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. It is a great choice for cut flowers, and it adds a wilderness look to your garden. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but it is also said to be a potent medicine. Echinacea is said to increase immune function, reduce the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system.