Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Specifications

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Height: 1 1/2 - 2 feet
  • Bloom Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: June July August
  • Sun Exposure: Sun
  • Soil Conditions: Dry Moist
  • Spacing: 1 foot on center

Culture

Combines well with native clump grasses. Cut back in winter or early spring.

Wildlife

Flowers visited by bees and butterflies.

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