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Coneflower Purple

Common Name: Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea

Variety: Purple

Blossom Color: Purple-Pink

Bloom Time: Jul-Sep

Zone: 4 to 8

Exposure: Sun or Part Shade

Mature Height: 3-4'

Mature Width: 18-24"

Notes: These classic prairie flowers are a golden red to purple. They are much-loved by bees. Blooms appear June-September. Echinacea purpurea matures to 4' in height. Full or partial sun, and moist to medium conditions. Growth is best in fertile loam, but the soil can contain some gravel or clay.