Echinacea purpurea
Common Name: Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower

Perennial favorite with robust, drought tolerant perennial, native to the midwestern and southeastern United States. Prefers full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soils. Easy to naturalize.

Large flowers in shades of purple to pink
Drought-tolerant and easy-to-grow
Sturdy stems last in borders or bouquets
Height Spread
24-36 Inches 24-30 Inches
Flower Color Hardiness
Purple 4 - 9
Exposure
  • Full Sun to Part Shade
Habit
  • Perennal
Water Needs
  • Medium
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
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