Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea
Common Name: purple coneflower
Family: Asteraceae
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Origin: Eastern United States
Hard Zone: 3-8
Mature Size: 5′ x 2′
Leaf: coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate
Flowers: Showy, daisy-like, purple coneflowers
Bloom Time: June to August
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water Use: low to medium
Soil: well-drained
Landscape Uses: borders, meadows, woodland garden; often with black-eyed susans
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