This long-lived perennial is native to the central and southeastern United States. It flowers from spring through summer. The large daisy-like flowers have lavender petals that curve downward, accentuating the rusty cone-like center. Purple coneflower attracts butterflies, and makes a good cut flower. After flowering, the showy seed heads provide food for birds. Plant in full sun and garden soils, and provide moderate to ample summer irrigation. It can reseed readily if conditions are ideal.
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
Echinacea purpurea
Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower
This long-lived perennial is native to the central and southeastern United States. It flowers from spring through summer. The large daisy-like flowers have lavender petals that curve downward, accentuating the rusty cone-like center. Purple coneflower attracts butterflies, and makes a good cut flower. After flowering, the showy seed heads provide food for birds. Plant in full sun and garden soils, and provide moderate to ample summer irrigation. It can reseed readily if conditions are ideal.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3 (-40° F) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Season | Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2' - 5' (ft) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Spacing | 24" (in) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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