purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'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.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well purple coneflower grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Notable Cultivars
'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.