Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea

This is an excellent garden perennial. Echinacea is a tough plant and handles summer heat well. It performs best in average, well-drained garden soil in a full sun location growing 2-4 feet tall. It does not benefit from additional fertilizer which can make it grow taller and tend to fall over. Echinacea will tolerate light shade which enhances the color of the flowers. Echinacea starts to bloom in early summer and continues until frost. Cultivars to look for include 'Magnus', 'Alba' and 'White Lustre'.

Zones 3-8

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