Purple Coneflower
Also Known As:
Eastern Purple ConeflowerBotanical Name:
Echinacea purpurea- AKA Rudbeckia purpurea
- Drooping petals of purple-pink flowers with a spiky orange central cone
- Lance-shaped and coarse-toothed leaves on sturdy stems
- Leaves up to 15 cm in length
- Drought and heat tolerant
- Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Purple
Height
90 cm-120 cm
Spread
50 cm-60 cm
*All sizes are container only - we do not carry seeds. Please refer to size guide link above.
*All plugs are sold individually. Contact us for full tray pricing. Please click here for tray sizing guide.
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Purple Coneflower
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Birds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Long Blooming
- Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
- Lt. Sum-Fall
- Summer
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Naturalizing
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenance
- Echinacea thrives in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. They are drought tolerant, once established, and adaptable to heat and poor soils. Taller cultivars may grow leggy and require support if grown in dense shade. Regular deadheading is recommended to improve appearance, but not necessary to increase bloom time. Direct sun exposure helps develop proper flower pigmentation. Pay special attention to plant depth: crown must be at or slightly above soil level. Freely self-seeds if finished blooms are left on the plant.
Additional Notes
- Native to OntarioThe name echinacea comes from the Greek word echinos meaning "hedgehog," in reference to the spiny centre cone.Echinacea purpurea is the Echinacea species most widely used in herbal medicine.Larval host for butterflies and moths. Source of pollen and nectar for butterflies and bees.The word "echinacea" comes from the Greek word "echinos" meaning "hedgehog", referring to the flower's spiky central cone.
Size: Plug50
Flamborough Area
Hamilton ON L9H 5E1
Canada
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