Echinacea purpurea
Purple coneflower
Echinacea purpuea is one of the great butterfly magnets of the native perennial garden. Coneflowers are easy to grow in average to dry, well drained soils. Flowers with large orange gold spiky centers and strong reflexed rose pink petals appear in July and August. Very drought tolerant.
Height2-3 Feet |
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Spread18-24 Inches |
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PurpleUSDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Interesting Notes
Infallible and dramatic, Echinacea purpurea is one of the all time favorite native wildflowers for sun. Seed heads provide food for birds; flowers provide food for the soul. Garden in the Woods
Echinacea purpurea is found in sunny meadows and along roadsides throughout the eastern US. Distribution Map
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grow in full sun on moist to dry soil.
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