Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a wonderful drought-tolerant plant to add to your garden. Purple Coneflower is mildly deer resistant and easy to grow. Their long lasting blossoms are popular among a wide variety of pollinators and wildlife. Echinacea is also known for its medicinal qualities. Purple Coneflower is native to much of the United States, but not the Mid-Atlantic region; because of this we recommend this plant for garden use, but not for restoration projects. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun Moisture: Dry to Medium Soil Type: Well-Drained, Sandy Loam Soil pH: 6 – 7.5 Average Height: 2-4 Feet Flowers: Large purplish-pink flowers with dropping petals with protruding, spiny brown center Bloom Time: Jun – September Native Region: Central United States Wildlife: Provides nectar for pollinators and seed for song birds. Additional Notes: Will often re-bloom if deadheaded