Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) in Flowers Missouri
Description:
Purple Coneflower is a native perennial known for its distinctive purple-pink daisy-like flowers with raised centers. It blooms from midsummer to early fall and attracts butterflies and bees to the garden. Purple Coneflower is also valued for its medicinal properties.
Description:
Purple Coneflower is a native perennial known for its distinctive purple-pink daisy-like flowers with raised centers. It blooms from midsummer to early fall and attracts butterflies and bees to the garden. Purple Coneflower is also valued for its medicinal properties.
Description
Planting Instructions:
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- Location:Plant Purple Coneflower in a location with full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate a variety of soil types.
- Planting:Sow seeds directly in the garden in early spring or late fall, or plant nursery-grown seedlings. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing:Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart.
- Care:Water newly planted Purple Coneflower regularly until established. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant and only needs watering during dry spells. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding if desired. Divide overcrowded clumps every few years in early spring or fall.
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