September 09, 2010

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Heritage Perennial Profile Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.  Plant Number: 1.196.800 USDA Zone: 3 - 9  Echinacea purpurea Common name :  Purple Coneflower 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. Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun   Partial Shade Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Neutral   Alkaline   Acid Soil Moisture   Average   Dry   Moist Care Level   Easy 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  Print This Plant E-Mail This Plant What others say about this plant... …purple coneflower loves full sun and good drainage and is practically a weed if given these basic requirements. I highly recommend it for naturalization.; Dr. Virginia Hildebrandt, Zone 5",

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