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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Echinaceas have grown in popularity in recent years, thanks to the trend for prarie-style planting.

Echinacea purpurea 'Mistra' is easy to grow as it tolerates most decent soils and its sturdy nature means that staking is unnecessary. The long-lived flowers are excellent for cutting and are attractive to bees. Echinacea purpurea 'Mistra' produces beautiful upward-facing pink flowers.

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Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyesyes
Divideyesyes
Collect Seedsyesyes

Echinacea ‘Mistra’ and wildlife

Echinacea ‘Mistra’ is known for attracting bees, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Echinacea ‘Mistra’ poisonous?

Echinacea ‘Mistra’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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