Purple Coneflower
Echinacea ‘purpea’, commonly known as purple coneflower, is a hardy native perennial valued for its large, daisy-like flowers with rosy-purple petals surrounding a prominent coppery-orange cone. Blooming from early summer into fall, it adds long-lasting color and bold texture to borders, meadows, and pollinator gardens. This easy-care plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Its nectar-rich blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, while the seed heads provide food for birds later in the season.
Light Requirement - Full Sun
Height: 24-36 inches
Spread: 18-24 inches
Pot size: 1 quart
Attracts: butterflies, pollinators, songbirds
Resistant to deer and rabbits
Fun Fact
Echinacea purpurea gets its name from the Greek word echinos, meaning “hedgehog,” inspired by its spiky central cone.