Perennials

Echinacea 'TNECHKRD'

Kismet® Red coneflower

Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc. www.terranovanurseries.com. Kismet Red coneflowers; surrounding plants are not included.

A compact coneflower with red daisylike blooms over a sturdy mound. Useful at the front of sunny borders and in containers. Keep the crown at the original soil level.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: Height: 16 in.; flowers to 18 in. · Spread: 24 in.
Water: Average; freely draining soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9
Bloom: Red; summer into fall, depending on weather.

Sizes & prices

Size not listed$19.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant, not browse-proof.
Drought: Breeder lists low water use; water new plants regularly.
Wet soil: Use freely draining soil; avoid burying the crown.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Hummingbirds

Seasonal interest

Form: Compact, upright mound; dies back in winter.

Growing & care

Uses: Border edging, containers and cut flowers.
Maintenance: Leave sound stems for winter interest and wildlife if desired. Remove dead stems before fresh spring growth, avoiding new shoots and retaining healthy basal foliage.

Sources & photo credits

Terra Nova Nurseries

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc. · Authorized product promotion

Image notes: Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc. www.terranovanurseries.com. Kismet Red coneflowers; surrounding plants are not included. Uncropped.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.