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PURPLE CONEFLOWER
WILDFLOWERS SKU TBD · ECHINACEA PURPUREA

PURPLE
CONEFLOWER

$6.00 – $50.00

The wildflower that needs no introduction — long bloom, deep roots, and seed heads that feed goldfinches all winter.

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● OUT OF STOCK — CONTACT THE ENID STORE RATE: 14-18 LBS/ACRE

SUMMARY

The Purple Coneflower is often grown simply for its ornamental value, especially for its showy flower. On the prairie they can be found growing in open rocky areas and in plains east of the Rocky Mountains from Texas to Montana. They are normally found in Oklahoma east of I-35.

01

LONG BLOOM

Flowers across an extended summer window.

02

WIDELY ADAPTABLE

Tolerates a broad range of soils and moisture.

03

WINTER SEED

Persistent seed heads feed goldfinches into winter.

04

POLLINATOR VALUE

Draws butterflies, native bees, and beneficials.

05

LONG LIVED

Persists for many years once established.

06

MEDICINAL HISTORY

The familiar Echinacea of traditional and modern herbalism.

07

EASIER THAN MOST

More forgiving from seed than many perennial natives.

PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate14-18 LBS/ACRE
Planting SeasonWinter
Plant Depth (in)0.0625"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination70° F
Optimal Soil pH6–7
EstablishmentEasy
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound128,000
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CyclePerennial
Sun RequirementFull Sun; Partial Sun
NativeYes
ZONE
Regional Growing Zone1; 5; 6; 9; 10; 11; 12
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Temperature ZoneWarm; Cool; Transitional
Taxonomy details not published for this product.

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