Purple Coneflower

Spotswood Greenery

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Echinacea purpurea

USDA Zones 4-9

Full sun to part sun- at least 4 hours direct sun per day

Native

Deer Resistant

Attracts butterflies, Attracts songbirds, and Supports bees

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Echinacea purpurea is one of the great butterfly magnets of the native perennial garden. Coneflowers are easy to grow in average to dry, well-drained soils. Flowers with large orange-gold spiky centers and strong reflexed rose-pink petals appear in July and August. Very drought tolerant.

Plant Purple Coneflower in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Space plants 18-24 inches apart. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system, then reduce frequency. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Cut back stems in late fall or early spring to promote new growth. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.