Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
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Description
Purple coneflower is one of the most popular native perennials, prized for its large daisy-like purple-pink flowers with prominent orange-brown central cones. A staple of pollinator gardens, it blooms from early summer to fall and is highly attractive to butterflies and bees. Tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought once established. Also valued for its medicinal properties. Source: NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.
Botanical Details
Height
2-4 ft
Width
1.5-2 ft
Light
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Flower Color
Purple, Pink
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Songbirds
Resistance
Deer, Drought, Heat, Humidity
USDA Zones
3a-9b
Maintenance
Low
NC Region
Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont
Family
Asteraceae