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

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

Appearance and Characteristics

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
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  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