Purple coneflower
This winner of Plant of the Year in 1998 is a perfect fit for a natural garden with its large flat purple-pink flowers towering above green foliage.
Plant Description
This winner of Plant of the Year in 1998 is a perfect fit for a natural garden with its large flat purple-pink flowers towering above green foliage. It loves the sun, attracts butterflies and is perfect for cut flowers.
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Watering Needs:
Occasional watering once established
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 3 feet
Growth Width: up to 24”
Key Feature:
Easy Care, Attracts Birds and Butterflies, North American Native
Blooms:
Summer
Landscape Uses:
Border, Showy Flowers,Woodland Garden, Cut Flowers, Cottage Garden
Plant Type:
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous:
Herbaceous
Foliage Colour:
Green
Flower Colour:
Magenta
Blooms:
Spring through Summer
Average Size:
3 feet tall and 24” wide
Growth Rate:
Fast
Instructions:
Regular watering during first season helps establish deep root system. Remove old foliage in early spring for a neat appearance. Divide every 2-3 years in early spring.
Water:Occasional watering once established
Sunlight:Full Sun
Special Uses
- Attracts Birds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Cut Flowers
- Rock Garden
" Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. "
Albert Einstein