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I was the first truly dwarf, hybrid coneflower

Echinacea Pixie Meadowbrite

A long-lived, dwarf hybrid between E. purpurea, E. tennesseensis and E. angustifolia.

A charming, mini-coneflower from Dr. Jim Ault, also the breeder of Orange Meadowbrite™ and Mango Meadowbrite™, Pixie Meadowbrite™ is a true dwarf, reaching only 18'' high x 20'' to 24'' wide. Ault selected this plant for hardiness, drought tolerance, longevity, compact form, and garden durability to make a truly unique, petite hybrid coneflower. Pixie Meadowbrite™ performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. This delightful mini-coneflower yields a profusion of vibrant pink blooms from July to August. It has a denser, more compact habit than typical coneflowers and is more manageable in the garden. Will attract birds and butterflies. This wonderfully drought-tolerant, dwarf perennial is perfect for containers, perennial borders, and small urban gardens. With the habit of a pot mum, it will fit snugly into small gardens and commercial landscapes, while providing months of vibrant pink blooms.

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Who Am I?

  • Common Name

    Pixie Meadowbrite coneflower
  • Botanical Name

    Echinacea 'CBG Cone2' PP18546
  • Type

    Perennial
  • US Native?

    YES
  • Origin

    Pixie Meadowbrite™ is a selection from a controlled cross of Echinacea [tennesseensis x purpurea]

  • Bloom Time

    Summer
  • Bloom Color

    Pink

Cultural Details

  • Bloom Time

    Summer
  • Size

    18" tall by 24" wide
  • Hardiness Zone

    4-9
  • Light

    Full sun
  • Soil

    Average garden soils. Does not appreciate heavy clay.
  • Moisture

    Moist, but well-drained. Drought tolerant once established
  • Disease & Pests

    May get aster yellows if infested with leaf hoppers.
  • Landscape Use

    Borders, foundations, mass plantings, matrix plantings, naturalized gardens, pollinator gardens
  • Propagation

    Tissue Culture

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