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Purple coneflower

Purple Coneflower blooms profusely for up to two months in mid to late summer and sometimes re-blooms in the fall. Perfect for both small gardens and large prairie meadows, the showy flowers are a favorite nectar source for butterflies, bees and myriad pollinators, including hummingbirds. In late summer the large seed heads attract Goldfinches and other birds. Description from Prairie Nursery

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Purple coneflower

Purple coneflower fast facts

Scientific Name

Echinacea purpurea

Family

Asteraceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Edible Garden, Rain Garden Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Native Plant Region

North America

Light needs

Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry

Plant Type

Flowering, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Purple

Height

2 – 5 feet

Width

0 – 1, 1 – 2 feet

Months in Bloom

June, July

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
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