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Purple Coneflower

Echinacea Purpurea

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Overview

The Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is a hardy perennial that thrives in zones 3-9. With a height of 2-5 ft and a spread of 1.5-2 ft, it features distinctive purple-pink petals surrounding a conical seed head. Full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils are ideal. Renowned for its medicinal properties and beloved by pollinators, it adds vibrant color and height to borders and wildflower gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — are not only a visual delight but also attract a plethora of pollinators such as butterflies and bees; by

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — Renowned for its medicinal properties and beloved by pollinators; appearing from early summer through fall

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — appearing from early summer through fall

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — which combines aesthetic appeal with wellness benefits

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — scientifically known as Echinacea purpurea; full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils are ideal

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — perennial for full or half

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — is a hardy perennial that embodies both beauty and resilience; appearing from early summer through fall

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 18–24 Inches
Mature width: 12–16 Inches

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — are not only a visual delight but also attract a plethora of pollinators such as butterflies and bees; by

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — Renowned for its medicinal properties and beloved by pollinators; appearing from early summer through fall

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — appearing from early summer through fall

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — which combines aesthetic appeal with wellness benefits

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — scientifically known as Echinacea purpurea; full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils are ideal

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — perennial for full or half

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — is a hardy perennial that embodies both beauty and resilience; appearing from early summer through fall

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — it adds vibrant color and height to borders and wildflower gardens; by incorporating Echinacea purpurea into a

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — it adds vibrant color and height to borders and wildflower gardens

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — Full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils are ideal

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — are not only a visual delight but also attract a plethora of pollinators such as butterflies and bees

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — With an average height ranging from 2 to 5 feet and a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — It is adaptable to a range of soil types, although well-draining soil is optimal for its growth

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — be sure to mention the dual-purpose nature of this plant

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — Purple Coneflower is drought-tolerant

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — perennial with multi-colored and purple and red blooms

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — When discussing with clients

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — Renowned for its medicinal properties and beloved by pollinators

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — cone-shaped center of rich

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — With a height of 2-5 ft and a spread of 1.5-2 ft; appearing from early summer through fall

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — is a hardy perennial that embodies both beauty and resilience

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — it features distinctive purple-pink petals surrounding a conical seed head

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — scientifically known as Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) — Full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils are ideal, image 25

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Sheila Sund, CC BY 2.0 · source
Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
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