Echinacea purpurea- Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea- Purple Coneflower

SKU 35609 Category

A popular perennial with smooth, 2-5 ft. stems and long-lasting, lavender flowers. Rough, scattered leaves that become small toward the top of the stem. Flowers occur singly atop the stems and have domed, purplish-brown, spiny centers and drooping, lavender rays. An attractive perennial with purple (rarely white), drooping rays surrounding a spiny, brownish central disk. The genus name is from the Greek echino, meaning hedgehog, an allusion to the spiny, brownish central disk. The flowers of Echinacea species are used to make an extremely popular herbal tea, purported to help strengthen the immune system; an extract is also available in tablet or liquid form in pharmacies and health food stores. Often cultivated, Purple Coneflower is a showy, easily grown garden plant.

Mid West Native

Straight Species

Price range: $14.99 through $149.99

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Bloom Period

June to August

Size

1 Gallon, 1 Quart, 2 Gallon, Full Flat – (50) 2 inch Plugs

Product Description

Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower, is a hardy native perennial prized for its vibrant pink to purple flowers and distinctive raised, cone-shaped centers. A beautiful choice for pollinator gardens, native plant gardens, perennial borders, cottage gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes, Purple Coneflower brings bold color and valuable wildlife habitat to sunny planting areas.

This adaptable perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soils and is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowering plant. Its long-lasting blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while the upright growth habit adds structure and texture to mixed perennial plantings. The seed heads can also provide seasonal interest and food for birds.

Whether you’re creating a pollinator-friendly garden, adding vibrant color to a sunny border, or incorporating native plants into your landscape, Echinacea purpurea offers beauty, resilience, and ecological value. Its bold flowers pair beautifully with ornamental grasses and other native perennials for a colorful, naturalistic garden display.

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