Purple coneflower

These are the best perennial flowers for clay soil that thrive where others don't. Select from these native species, ornamental grasses, and more.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) has long lasting flowers attract birds, butterflies and bees. Echinacea is easy to grow and makes excellent cut flowers.

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Echinacea, also known as Purple Coneflower, is a perennial herb with beautiful eye-catching purple flowers that give the plant it's name. It is a great plant for attracting pollinating insects like bees and butterflies! A member of the Daisy family of plants, Echinacea purpurea is native to North America, specifically the Eastern portion of the continent along the Appalachian Mountain range, in the Ozarks, and in the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys respectively. It can be found nestled…

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In our trials, we noted how floriferous the plants were. Each stocky, relatively short plant carried a bouquet of fragrant, 3-4�, deep purple-pink to near-magenta flowers on stiff, branched stems. More branches result in more flowers per plant and a showier display in the landscape. We noted that the older flowers were nearly the same magenta color as the new flowers; the flowers held their bright coloration very well as they aged.

An impressive grower; very quick to finish. Large, fragrant, magenta purple blossoms are produced prolifically atop sturdy, wellbranched stems. The flowers are held in perfect proportion to the bushy clump of deep green foliage. Absolutely incredible planted en masse. From Arie Blom.

Echinacea Purpurea aka Purple Coneflower is a beautiful US native perennial flower that is easy to grow and blooms all summer long.