Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower

Plant Types

	Hardiness Zone: all zones AHS Heat Zone: Sunset Climate Zone: What is my hardiness zone? Mature Height: 2-3 feet Mature Width: Blooms: purple rays and dark purple "cones" in the middle bloom late summer Plant Needs: full sun, regular water best, but will tolerate some aridity.
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Plant Description:
Coarse, stiff plant, forming large clumps of erect stems. Leaves oblong. Flower height varies depending on variety. Use on outskirts of garden or in borders with other robust perennials such as Shasta daisies or sunflowers. Divide clumps in spring or fall.