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Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Category: Perennial • Coneflower

Discover the beauty of Purple Coneflower, a drought-tolerant plant that attracts pollinators and blooms all summer.

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Mature Height: 2-4 feet

Mature Width: 1-2 feet

Bloom Color: Purple, Pink

Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 3-9

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Summer

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Purple Coneflower is a hardy perennial known for its striking purple petals and prominent cone-shaped center. It attracts pollinators and is often used in wildflower gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture. Prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, with moderate moisture levels. It adapts to a range of pH levels.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

pollinator gardenmass plantingaccent

Special Features

Attracts pollinatorsdrought-tolerantlong blooming period

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides seeds for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for naturalized areas and attracts butterflies. Works well in mixed borders.

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