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Top Coneflower Selections

Purple coneflower is one of the toughest, most reliable perennials on the market. Today, though, they come in more than just purple. Here are some of the best we grow in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.

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Fatal Attraction

Wow! This is one of the top performers here in our Test Garden. It's a strong, vigorous plant with a compact habit so it won't flop over or need extra support. And because the stems are strong, it makes a great cut flower. Our Test Garden manager especially loves the impact of the dark, almost black stems and concentrated purple color.

Name: Echinacea 'Fatal Attraction'

Size: To 26 inches tall

Color: Intense pink-purple

Zones: 3-9

Choose it Because: You want a shorter, boldly colored variety.



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