Eastern purple-coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Eastern purple coneflower is a hardy native perennial that thrives in full sun to part shade with minimal watering once established. Plant in well-draining soil and deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering from midsummer through fall. It is drought-tolerant once mature and requires little fertilizing, making it an excellent low-maintenance garden addition.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist, Then Allow Top 2 Inches To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
6.5 – 7.2
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 17, 2021 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
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