Echinacea purpurea
eastern purple coneflower
Asteraceae (Compositae)
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Plant Specifics
Form: flower
Life Span: short-lived perennial
Size: Height: 3-5 ft Width: 2-3 ft
Flower Color:
pink,purple
pink,purplePhenology: winter dormant
Noted for: Showy flowers
Landscaping
Recommended Uses: Works well in almost any garden with mixed wildflower species. North of Florida, this species is sometimes planted as single-species mass plantings.
Considerations: The range of this species barely enters Florida, and in the one county where it occurs naturally, it is rare.
Propagation: This species is easily grown from seed or by division of existing clumps.
Availability: Big box stores, Quality nurseries, Native nurseries, FNPS plant sales, Seed
Light:
Moisture Tolerance: 
Salt Tolerance: Not salt tolerant
Soil or other substrate: Sand, clay, loam
Soil pH Range: adaptable
Ecology
Wildlife:
Attracts many pollinators, especially bees. small birds and other wildlife consume the seed.
Native Habitats: Upland glades, openings in upland mixed forests on calcareous soils.
Distribution and Planting Zones
Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones:
USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures
Suitable to grow in:
8A,8B,9A
