ECHINACEA purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
Smooth, 2-5 ft. stems and long-lasting lavender flowers make this a common perennial. Rough, strewn leaves that get smaller when you get closer to the top of the stem. Flowers with domed, purplish-brown, spiny centers and drooping lavender rays appear singly atop the branches. Purple (rarely white) bulging rays surround a spiny, brownish central disk in this attractive perennial. Echinacea has traditionally been used to treat viral diseases including the common cold and flu. It's used to support the body's immune system.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 6,875 | 250 |
| 1/4LB | 27,500 | 1,000 |
| 1/2LB | 55,000 | 2,000 |
| 1LB | 110,000 | 4,000 |
| 5LB | 550,000 | 20,000 |
Scientific Name: Echinacea Purpurea
Common Name: Purple Coneflower
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Echinacea-Coneflowers
Native Range: Eastern United States
Full Growth Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Zone: 3 to 8
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Blooming Season: Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Flower: Showy, Cut Flowers
Flower Color: Purple Petals with Dark Brown Central Disk
Resistant: Drought, Deer, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Water Requirement: Low, Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Garden Uses: Cottage Prairies, Meadows, Informal Gardens, Borders