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Echinacea 'After Midnight'

Common Name: Hybrid Coneflower

Echinacea ‘After Midnight’ — commonly called After Midnight Coneflower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its rich, deep rose-purple flowers with prominent dark cones that appear from early to late summer, often extending into early fall. Dark green, slightly coarse foliage forms a sturdy clump and remains attractive through the season, sometimes developing muted tones in fall. Its upright, well-branched habit and strong stems make it excellent for both garden display and cutting. Mature Size: Width: 18–24 in Height: 18–24 in USDA Zones: 4a–9b Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerant of poor, sandy, or rocky conditions Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and songbirds (seed heads) Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Upright, clump-forming perennial with strong, branching stems Excellent for borders, mass plantings, pollinator gardens, and cut flower gardens Long bloom period provides consistent summer color Seed heads add winter interest if left standing Deer resistant and low maintenance Maintenance: Deadhead to extend bloom or leave seed heads for winter interest Cut back in late fall or early spring Divide clumps every few years if needed

Plant Type:	Perennial
Width:	18-24"
Height:	18-24''
Fragrant:	No
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	4 - 9
Deer Resistant:	No
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	Yes
Exposure:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time:	Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Landscape/Use:	Mass Planting
Shape:	Clump, Upright
Soil Type	Loamy, Well Drained
Flower Color:	Purple
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green