Purple coneflower is a hardy perennial with distinctive purple-pink petals radiating from an orange-brown spiky center cone. It attracts butterflies and bees, blooms for months, and requires minimal care once established.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–1.2′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9b
pH Range
6.57.2
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.5 to 7.2
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
'Magnus' and 'Fatal Attraction' are among the most popular cultivars, known for their larger flowers and vibrant color. 'White Swan' and 'Harvest Moon' offer alternative colors while maintaining the same hardiness and vigor.
