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Echinacea Purpurea

Purple Coneflower Echinacea Purpurea
Scientific NameEchinacea Purpurea
Common NamePurple Coneflower
FamilyAsteraceae (Aster)
HabitHerbaceous
Growth FormClump-forming
Mature Size18-24” High, 16-18” Wide
FlowersPink & Purple
HardinessZones 5-7
Sun RequirementsFull Sun to Partial Sun
Water RequirementsModerate to Dry
Soil RequirementsClay, Loam & Sandy
Other InfoAlways Facing East Blooms,
Deer Resistant,
Good For Pollination,
North American Native
Additional PhotosPurple Coneflower