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Common Name: Purple Coneflower
Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Ornamental
~Wildflower seedings
Height: 2-4 feet
Colors: Pinkish purple
Flowering Season: June-August
Soil Types: Well drained, sandy soil
Tolerances: Moderate drought
Sun or Shade: Full Sun to partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 14-18 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 5 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 117,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall/Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4 inches
Stratification Required: Not required but cold, moist stratification can improve germination
 
Description
Purple Coneflower blooms during the summer months and boasts pink-purple, daisy-like flowers that droop down from a prominent cone-shaped center. This plant is well-adapted throughout the United States and can be found growing wild in open woods and along roads. Additionally, it is moderately drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. The flower is also commonly used in flower gardens and wildflower plantings due to its attractive appearance and ease of growth.
 
Resources
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=ECPU
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_ecpu.pdf
NRCS Fact Sheet: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_ecpu.pdf
Additional Resources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ecpu