Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea purpurea
Common Name: Purple coneflower
Habit: 3’ x 2’
Flowers: Purple, daisy-like petals gracefully fall away from
orange cones on sturdy stems. Spring
and fall see the best blooms, with sporadic bloom in summer.
Deadheading prolongs bloom time.
Foliage: Coarse
foliage lends itself to insect resistance and drought tolerance.
Flower stalks emerge from clumps.
Exposure: Full sun to light shade. well-drained soil.
Water: Drought tolerant once established.
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