Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Multi-branched stems on plants up to five feet in height sport sturdy flower heads. The daisy-like flowers have purple petals surrounding a brown, cone-shaped seedhead. This is an excellent ornamental addition to the garden and also makes a good cut flower. Like other coneflowers, the seed is favored by birds.

Height 24-36 Inches

Spread 18-24 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

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Good Companions Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa), Gray-head Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation • UPL	Nature Attracting • Hummingbird • Butterfly • Songbird	Season of Interest • Late (July-frost) • Mid (May-June)
Soil Moisture • Average • Moderate	Special Uses • Dried Flower • Fresh Cut Flower	Sun Exposure • Medium Sun/Average Shade • Full Sun
USFS MO Ecological Map • Central Dissected Till Plain • Osage Plains • Mississippi Aluvial Basin • Ozark Highlands	Wildlife Benefit • Food/Birds • Butterfly Nectar