Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea purpurea, the eastern purple coneflower, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with medium water needs. It typically grows 0.6 to 1.2 meters tall and blooms with purple flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn. This plant prefers loamy soil and is suitable for USDA zones 3-9. It is known for its medicinal properties, attracts pollinators, and is not toxic or evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Chalky
Height
0.6–1.2 m
Spread
0.4–0.6 m
Zones
3–9
Flower colors
Eastern purple coneflower is a popular garden plant and is often used in herbal remedies to support the immune system. Its striking purple blooms add vibrant color to the landscape.