Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
A beloved prairie native with rose-pink to purple ray petals and a prominent spiny orange-brown center cone. A magnet for butterflies and bees in summer, and goldfinches feast on the seed heads in winter.
At a Glance
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Mature Height
3-5 ft
Mature Spread
1-2 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Growth Habit
Upright
Type
Deciduous
Bloom & Seasonal Interest
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Fruit / Seed Interest
Prominent spiny seed cones persist through winter and feed birds
Soil & Growing
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Well-Drained
Foliage & Form
Foliage Color
Wildlife Value
One of the best all-around wildlife plants. Supports native bees, butterflies, and overwintering birds.
Tolerances
Garden Uses
Companion Plants
Care
Maintenance Level
Low
Propagation
Leave seed heads standing through winter for birds. Divide every 3–4 years in spring. Very heat and drought tolerant once established.
Native & Origin
Native Region
Eastern North America
Climate
Heat Zone
1-8