Eastern purple coneflower 'Kim's Knee High'

water weekly until established, then at least every other week during dry weather. A light annual application of organic fertilizer will suffice. Dead head to improve neatness. Can be divided every 3 to 4 years.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Kim's Knee High is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

germinates best in cool soils.

Ensure a distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.12 inches (0.3 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Kim's Knee High about 56 days before your last frost date.

plant in full to half sun in good, well drained loamy soil.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Kim's Knee High is a very hardy plant.

U. S. Plant Patent PP12,242 issued December 4, 2001.

selected by Kim Hawks of Niche Gardens, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.