$6-15avg. price
Perennial Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower is a native powerhouse — gorgeous daisy-like blooms, drought tolerance, deer resistance, and pollinator magnetism. It's also the source of echinacea herbal supplements. Modern cultivars come in nearly every color. Leave seed heads standing in winter for goldfinches.
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
2-4 ft H × 1-2 ft W
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Summer - Fall
Bloom Color
Purple, Pink, White, Yellow, Orange
Care Guide
Plant in full sun with average to poor soil (too rich = floppy growth). Drought tolerant once established. Deadhead for more blooms or leave for birds. Divide every 3-4 years. Don't over-fertilize. Cut back in late winter.
Landscape Uses
Pollinator gardensMeadow plantingsBordersNative landscapesCut flowers
Best Growing Regions
midwestsoutheastnortheastmountain
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