Purple Coneflower
Echinacea Purpurea
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
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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