Kismet Raspberry Coneflower
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color.
This is the ultimate low-effort perennial for gardeners who want high-impact color without the constant maintenance. While you sacrifice the height of traditional coneflowers, you gain a remarkably long blooming season that keeps your borders vibrant from early summer straight through the first frost.
$16.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts wanting compact, pollinator-friendly plants
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant color throughout the growing season
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, heat-tolerant landscape staples
Who should skip it
- Traditionalists looking for long-lived, non-hybridized perennial species
- Hands-off gardeners who prefer plants that require zero grooming
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from early summer until frost.
Maintenance Effort
Low-touch perennial that thrives with minimal intervention from the gardener.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies and beneficial insects to the garden landscape.
Deer Resistance
Robust foliage profile discourages browsing by local deer populations.
Growth Habit
Naturally compact stature fits perfectly into smaller borders and containers.
Establishment Speed
Fast growth rate ensures quick coverage and immediate visual impact.
Key Specs
Mature Height
18 inches
Mature Width
24 inches
Light Needs
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
4
Water Needs
Medium
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Deer Resistant
Yes
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Plant Type
Perennial
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