Purple Coneflower is a coarse, hairy native perennial with an upright clumping habit with strong stems that do not need staking. The dark green foliage is broadly lance-shaped. Purple Coneflower has showy daisy-like purple coneflowers with downward arching petals with an orange center cone that blooms throughout summer.
The long lasting flowers are a nectar favorite and attract several butterflies and bees, while spent stems will stay erect and attract birds.
Although it blooms in summer, echinacea is a great ally during cold and flu season. The fresh root is indicated for virus and infection, internally and topically.* The flowers are also edible and make for a vibrant salad!
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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2' - 5’
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Spread:
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1.5' - 2’
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Spacing:
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1.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites. Heat and drought tolerant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, Medicine Garden, Kitchen Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bee Balm, Liatris, Baby’s Breath
IMAGES: H. Zell, Echinacea purpurea 001, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Arto Alanenpää, Echinacea purpurea Punahattu Arto Alanenpää, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Eric Hunt, Echinacea purpurea Grandview Prairie, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
*ServeScape does not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
