A native beauty that heals and attracts!
Purple Coneflower, or Echinacea, is a garden favorite with its bold purple petals and spiky orange centers. This perennial powerhouse is not only stunning, it’s also a pollinator magnet and a staple in herbal medicine.
Variety: Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Growth Habit: Upright, perennial
Height: 24–36 inches
Color: Purple petals with orange cone centers
Planting Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil; direct sow or transplant
Bloom Time: Blooms in second year; 100–120 days from sowing
Uses: Pollinator gardens, perennial beds, herbal remedies, cut flowers
Fun Fact: Echinacea is widely used in herbal medicine to support immune health and is beloved by bees and butterflies alike.
Purple Coneflower brings structure, color, and life to your garden. Its long-lasting blooms are a favorite landing pad for bees and butterflies, while its roots have been used for centuries in traditional herbal remedies. Picture a sunny border filled with these sturdy, spiky blooms swaying gently in the breeze, beautiful, beneficial, and built to last.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and well-drained soil are best.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep; cold stratify for best germination.
💧 Water Moderately: Drought-tolerant once established.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 12–18 inches apart for healthy growth.
✂️ Harvest: Cut flowers for arrangements or leave seed heads for birds to enjoy.
