Echinacea purpurea |White Swan|

Echinacea, commonly called Coneflower, has been cultivated as a hardy and showy perennial since the 1700s, both in North America and Europe. Truly an American plant, native to the central and eastern part of the country, it was used by the early Native Americans to cure wounds and infections. A great prairie flower, its bright and large blossoms made a successful transition to the backyard. Traditionally purple, with ray flowers that droop downward off the central cone, Coneflowers today enjoy a rich variety of colors and flower shapes with ray florets held horizontally, single, or even doubled, giving them the look of Chrysanthemum. Easily grown from seed, they thrive on neglect.

• Grows up to 24-36 in. tall (60-90 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm).
• Thrives in full sun on average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to drought, heat, and humidity.
• Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, or cottage gardens.
• Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
• Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
• Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.

 

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Requirement
Hardiness	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Heat Zones	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Climate Zones	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 1A, 3B
Plant Type	Perennials
Plant Family	Asteraceae
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height	2' - 3'
Spread	1' - 2'
Water Needs	Low, Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Chalk, Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds
Garden Styles	Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
Planting Place	Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens