Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower is a native perennial, warm-season forb that grows from 1 to 3.5 feet tall. The Purple Coneflower grows in rocky prairie sites in open, and wooded regions. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. An adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. It divides in clumps when they become overcrowded. Commonly used in wildflower and conservation mixes, the purple coneflower is often grown simply for its ornamental value, especially for its showy flowers. Good fresh cut or dried flower.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: warm
Uses: amnenity grassland, reclamation, CRP, pollinator, wildlife habitat, biodiversity
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 10 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 5 to 7
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
