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Prairie Splendor Coneflower

Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'

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Overview

The Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor' is a hardy perennial offering a summer display of rosy-pink blooms with prominent orange-gold cones. It stands about 2-3 feet tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide, perfect for adding vertical interest. This coneflower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, is drought-tolerant, and attracts pollinators while being deer resistant. Ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, or as a vibrant accent. Blooms early summer to fall.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — This particular coneflower reaches a mature height of approximately 24 to 30 inches
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — consider its eye-catching flowers for cut arrangements that will bring the charm of yourPrairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — is a captivating perennial that boasts a robust growth habit and an extended floweringPrairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — Ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, or as a vibrant accentPrairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — though it prefers well-draining soilPrairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — the persistent seed heads can attract songbirds like goldfinchesPrairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — The 'Prairie Splendor' is noted for its tolerance of drought+14

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
18–24 Inches
Mature width
18–24 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — This particular coneflower reaches a mature height of approximately 24 to 30 inches
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — consider its eye-catching flowers for cut arrangements that will bring the charm of your
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — is a captivating perennial that boasts a robust growth habit and an extended flowering
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — Ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, or as a vibrant accent
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — though it prefers well-draining soil
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — the persistent seed heads can attract songbirds like goldfinches
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — The 'Prairie Splendor' is noted for its tolerance of drought
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — Blooms early summer to fall
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — This coneflower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — emerge earlier than many other coneflower varieties
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — Once the blooms have faded
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — purple flowers in the garden
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — sometimes continuing until the first frost.<br><br>Not only do these flowers provide a
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — enhancing the ecological value of your garden
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — and attracts pollinators while being deer resistant
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — but they also attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — showy flowers that feature vibrant rose-pink petals arranged around a prominent central
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — It stands about 2-3 feet tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide, perfect for adding
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — commonly referred to as the Prairie Splendor Coneflower
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — with a spread of about 18 to 24 inches
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — spanning roughly 3 to 4 inches in diameter
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