Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
A source of herbal remedy; an attractive species in meadows and along roadsides.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ECHPUR01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: Single-stemmed.
Habitat: Open woods, open meadows, prairies, roadsides; grows best in moist well-drained soils.
Bloom Period: June to September
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 5.9 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 24 in
pH: 6.5 – 7.2
Pollinator Value: High
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: NI
Midwest: NI
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: NI
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: NI
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: Low
Salt: Low
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 116,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.5% and not more than 4.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy or Fine
