Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
Garden(s):
LoH2O
Type:
Native Perennial
Height:
76 cm (30 in)
Spread:
60 cm (24 in)
Light:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water:
Low, Moderate
Zone:
3
Bloom Time:
August, September
Bloom Colour:
Pink, Purple
Foliage Colour:
Green
Soil:
Average, Sandy, Clay
Notes:
Also called Eastern Purple Coneflower. Lightly scented. Daisy-like flowers with raised centers. Cutting off dead/faded flowers will help prolong blooming season. It will also prevent excessive self-seeding.