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Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Prairie icon. Butterflies in summer, goldfinches on the seed heads in winter.
pollinatornative
TypePerennial
HardinessUSDA Zones 3–9
SunFull sun / Part sun
WaterLow (after establishment)
Height24–48 in
Bloompurple, pink · summer, fall
Where to buy
Shop Purple Coneflower at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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