Eastern Purple Coneflower
Eastern coneflower is a native perennial flower that grows naturally along waterways of the Great Plains. It has broad, dark green, fuzzy leaves with a sturdy upright flower stalk.
The long-lasting flowers are fairly large and daisy-shaped. The brown cone-shaped centers are surrounded by purple drooping petals. The seed heads are reddish-brown.
This is one of the native coneflowers from which many of the improved cultivars have been bred.
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Eastern Purple Coneflower
Eastern coneflower is a native perennial flower that grows naturally along waterways of the Great Plains. It has broad, dark green, fuzzy leaves with a sturdy upright flower stalk.
The long-lasting flowers are fairly large and daisy-shaped. The brown cone-shaped centers are surrounded by purple drooping petals. The seed heads are reddish-brown.
This is one of the native coneflowers from which many of the improved cultivars have been bred.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Echinacea purpurea
Pronunciation
ek-in-AY-shee-a pur-PUR-ee-uh
Mature Height
2 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
1 to 2 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
purple-pink
Bloom time
mid-summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Central plains to southeast United States
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
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