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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

$150.00
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    Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a classic native perennial celebrated for its bold, long-lasting blooms and exceptional wildlife value. This 32-plant pack features true native seed-grown stock, not cultivated varieties—making it more resilient, more beneficial to pollinators, and better suited for naturalistic plantings.

    From mid to late summer, Purple Coneflower produces vibrant purple-pink petals surrounding spiky orange centers, drawing in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. As blooms fade, the dark seed heads remain standing, offering winter texture and a natural food source for goldfinches and other seed-loving birds.

    Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it’s both drought-tolerant and adaptable, spreading easily by seed. While it's not aggressive, seedlings can be pulled in spring to keep your planting tidy.

    Why Choose a Tray of Purple Coneflower?

    • Pollinator favorite – Supports bees, butterflies & birds.
    • Seed-grown natives – Better for ecology than nursery cultivars.
    • Multi-season interest – Summer blooms and winter seed heads.

    Plant Purple Coneflower in your sunny garden or prairie planting to enjoy color, texture, and wildlife activity from summer through winter.

    Area:
    Plants: 32
    Min Height: 36 in
    Max Height: 48 in
    Soil Moisture: Medium, Dry, and Moist
    Soil Types: Loam, Sand, and Clay
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) and Partial Sun (3-6 hrs/day)
    Ecological Benefits: Soil Stabilizing, Deer Resistant, Pet Safe, Birds, Pollinators, Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Butterfly Host, and Yard Friendly