Legend tells of a rattlesnake, which when taunted into biting itself, slithered off in search of an Echinacea plant which is sucked & was consequently cured. Sturdy stems hold many huge solitary daisy flower heads all summer long & well into autumn. Attractive to bees & butterflies. Drought tolerant. Happy in borders & containers. Prefers well-drained soil in sun. Height & spread 60cm (24"). Fully hardy perennial.