Echinacea purpurea
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Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.196.800
Probably the most popular of our native wildflowers. Plants form a medium to tall clump of coarse dark-green leaves, by midsummer bearing large daisy flowers with mauve-purple to rose-pink petals surrounding an orange-brown central cone. Petals often droop down in an attractive way. Removing faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the flowering period. Seedheads have good winter interest. Outstanding for cutting. Attractive to butterflies. Plants may be easily divided in early spring. Any seedlings that appear can also be moved at that time.
Further details for
Echinacea purpurea
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Dry or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Brown
Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Massed
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
75-120 cm
29-47 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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