Coneflower
A coarse herbaceous perennial with showy daisy-like purple coneflowers and ovate to broad dark green leaves.
A coarse herbaceous perennial with showy daisy-like purple coneflowers and ovate to broad dark green leaves.
A coarse herbaceous perennial with showy daisy-like purple coneflowers and ovate to broad dark green leaves.
Echinacea purpurea
Native: Eastern and central North America
Hardiness Zone: 4-10
Light Range: plant grows in part shade/part sun; plant grows in the shade
Soil Characteristics: well-drained; occasionally wet; acidic; slightly alkaline; loam; clay
Tolerances: high drought tolerance; poor salt tolerance
Landscape Use: naturalizing; cut flowers; edging; mass planting
Height: 1-3 feet
Spread: 1-3 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Leaf Size: 2-4 inches
Leaf Persistence: deciduous
Wildlife: bees and butterflies
Roaming Roots Tips:
Intermingle purple coneflower with other perennials and grasses, use in pollinator, or cut flower gardens.