Avalance Coneflower
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Avalance Coneflower |
| Botanical Name | Echinacea purpurea 'Avalanche' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Mature Height | 15 to 18 in |
| Mature Width | 15 to 18 in |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | June to August |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Attracts Birds | Yes |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Dry,Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Drought tolerant, but bloom best with supplemental watering if less than 1" of rainfall per week. Overwatering in poorly drained soils will damage roots. Hold back on watering to allow the plants to dry out. |
| Fertilize Notes | Usually no fertilizer is needed but a slow-release can be used. |
| Prune Notes | No pruning needed. Finches come to heads if you leave them uncut until late summer cleanup. |