Echinacea purpurea #1
Echinacea purpurea #1
Purple Coneflower
Iconic purple coneflower, easy to grow, beneficial for pollinators
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One of the easiest native purple coneflowers to grow. Good for naturalizing, attracts birds and a wide variety of bees, butterflies, and moths. Deer resistant. Best in full sun and well drained soil. 2.5 - 3.5?
Botanical Name- Echinacea purpurea
Pronunciation- ek-ih-NAY-shuh pur-PYUR-ee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Pinkish purple
Bloom Time- Mid to late summer
Companion Plants- LiatrIs spicata (classic native pollinator combo)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (native, honey), butterflies (swallowtails, monarchs), seed-eating birds (goldfinches)
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP24
Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to prolong bloom; cut back old stems in late fall and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming to prolong flowers. Cut back in late fall.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Over-fertilization in clay can produce weak, floppy stems.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
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