Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as purple coneflower, is a popular native perennial prized for its large pinkish-purple flowers and prominent dark cones. Blooming through summer, it provides a long season of color while supporting pollinators and seed-eating birds, especially goldfinches.

Key Features:
• Native perennial with large pink-purple coneflowers
• Blooms from early summer into fall
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Seeds provide food for birds
• Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established
• Excellent cut flower

Plant Details:
Height: 3–4 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to many soil types
Zones: 3–8