Echinacea Purpurea / Coneflower

Coneflower / Echinacea Purpurea

Echinacea Purpurea

This classic purple flower is an excellent addition to your cottage garden! An easy-to-grow perennial that works great as a cut flower, its cones are perfect for drying and its loved by the bees. 

Can be planted in the fall in zones 6-8. 

Details:

Plant type: Perennial / Biennial

Height: 24-36”

Site: full sun

Days to maturity: 300-365 days

Plant spacing: 18-24”

Pinch: not necessary

Kids, Pets, and Deer Resistance: non-toxic, deer resistant

Indoor & Pots: grows well in large containers outside

Approx seeds per packet: 200

Read Growing Instructions here.