Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

This is a native species. 3" rose to purple daisy-like flowers with brown cones.

Height

24-36 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

Birds appreciate the winter seed.

Bloom Time

July-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Will reseed.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculata), Yarrow (Achillea ), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Tall Moor grass (Molinia caerulea arundinacea)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Dried Flowers
•	Cut Flowers
•	Fragrant

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•

Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Winter
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained