Coneflower, Purple

Echinacea purpurea

Basics

Plant Type :Perennial
Hardiness Range : Minimum :3
Maximum :8
Zone : 3,4,5,6,7,8

Height Range : Minimum :30.48
Maximum :38.1

Spread Range : Minimum :30.48
Maximum :60.96

Growth Range :Average growth rate

Shape : Upright or erect

Exposure (light) : Full sun

Wetness Tolerance : Wet
Persistnece : Broadleaf, Deciduous
Leaf Color : Green

Fall Color : No change in color, Not showy

Bloom

Color : Pink
Time : Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer

Fruit Color : Unknown
Attribute : Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers, Extended bloom season in Zones 9A and above, Attractive flowers or blooms

Care & Uses

Salt Tolerance :Does not tolerate salt
Environment :Drought tolerant
Soil Condition :Adaptable, Alkaline, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained