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Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
PerennialPurple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
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Light
Full Sun
Water
Mesic – Dry
Soil
Loam, Sandy, Clay
Size
2-4'
Bloom
Purple, Jun–Sep
Why Grow It
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Long Blooming
Flowers for many weeks through the season
Wildlife Food
Berries & seeds feed birds and wildlife
Did You Know?
Native to the prairies of the Midwest and Southeast US — naturalized in NY but not historically present.
Spent flower heads feed American Goldfinches through fall and winter — leave them standing for the birds.
Roots and flowers have been used in traditional herbal medicine by Plains tribes for centuries.
Wildlife Value
🦋
Butterfly Magnet
Monarchs, swallowtails, and fritillaries flock to the nectar-rich landing pads
🐦
Goldfinch Buffet
Spiky seed heads provide a winter food source for finches and other songbirds
Good Companions
🌼 Butterfly Weed
💜 Wild Bergamot
🌾 Little Bluestem
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun with average, well-drained soil — tolerates poor and dry sites
- Space 18–24″ apart; deadhead to extend bloom or leave seed heads for birds
- Cut back in late winter; divide every 4–5 years to refresh clumps
Plant Details
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