Eastern Purple Coneflower

Eastern coneflower is a native perennial flower that grows naturally along waterways of the Great Plains. It has broad, dark green, fuzzy leaves with a sturdy upright flower stalk.

The long-lasting flowers are fairly large and daisy-shaped. The brown cone-shaped centers are surrounded by purple rays (petals) that are usually drooping. The seed heads are reddish-brown.

This is one of the native conflowers from which many of the improved cultivars have been bred.

Eastern Purple Coneflower

Eastern coneflower is a native perennial flower that grows naturally along waterways of the Great Plains. It has broad, dark green, fuzzy leaves with a sturdy upright flower stalk.

The long-lasting flowers are fairly large and daisy-shaped. The brown cone-shaped centers are surrounded by purple rays (petals) that are usually drooping. The seed heads are reddish-brown.

This is one of the native conflowers from which many of the improved cultivars have been bred.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Echinacea purpurea

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Pronunciation

ek-in-AY-shee-a pur-PUR-ee-uh

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Mature Height

2 to 3 ft.

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Mature Spread

1 to 2 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

purple-pink

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Bloom time

mid-summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Central plains to southeast United States

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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