Flowers
Beginner
Perennial
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)
Echinacea purpurea
About Plant: Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)
Native-style perennial coneflower with long-lasting blooms that feed pollinators and birds.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterLow to moderate
SoilWell-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing18–24 inches
Height2–4 feet
Time to HarvestBlooms year 2
Planting Depth0.25 inch after stratification
Germination Time10–20 days after cold stratification
Expert Growing Tips
Leave some seed heads standing through winter to feed birds and add garden structure.