Coneflower, Purple - Echinacea

Purple echinacea prefers well-drained, moist loam but is adaptable to various soil types. It is drought tolerant once established and can grow in full sun to partial shade. It is also resistant to deer, heat, humidity, and salt. Easily propagated by seed, it will reseed itself in the garden. This is a popular and long-blooming plant for use as a border or in groupings in a native or pollinator garden, meadow, and naturalized areas. Several pollinators are attracted to the flower, especially butterflies. Leave some of the flower heads on to feed the birds.

Common Name: Coneflower, Purple

Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea

Variety: Species

H x W: 2-3' x 1-2'

Light Requirements: Sun to Part Shade

Habit : Clumping

Plant Uses: Roots, leaves

Key Function: Beneficial attractor, Wildlife