Zone: 3-8
Height: 60-120 cm. (2-4 ft.)
Spread: 30-60 cm. (1-2 ft.)
Growth: Basal clump with multiple sturdy stems
Flower: Classic "daisy" shape of light pink-purple petals with large orange-bronze central boss or "cone." Blooms early into mid-summer.
Foliage: Medium green, lance-shaped leaves
Environment: Full sun to part shade; good drainage-dry to moist soils
Garden locations: Sunny perennial beds, wildflower areas, Butterfly garden
Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower)
C$15.00Price
Small seeds from "cone" are popular with songbirds late in the summer to fall.
