Enjoy the contrast effect of bright petals around dark stems and cones on Dark Shadows Wicked Coneflower, Echinacea. Watermelon-pink petals surround almost black cones all summer until frost. Dark stems hold the large flowers above glossy foliage in a perfect bouquet pattern. Dense, pine-green foliage covers this plant right to the ground. Stunning when planted en mass. A true standout as a specimen. Excellent in containers.

Growing instructions: Plant in full sun, at least 6 hours of sun a day, in well-draining soil. Add organic matter to the soil when planting. For best flowering, keep well watered, especially when plants are setting up buds and blooming. Let plants dry out between watering. An occasional squirt of liquid fertilizer will improve flowering. Deadheading spent blossoms will encourage more flowers.