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Echinacea Purpurea
Echinacea Purpurea

Echinacea Purpurea

$12.95

Echinacea purpurea is a classic native perennial known for its large daisy like purple pink flowers with prominent coppery orange centers that bloom from early to late summer. Its upright habit and long lasting blooms bring strong color and structure to sunny plantings while providing excellent support for pollinators.

Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in

Bloom Time: Early to late summer

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This species is native to the central and eastern United States and is widely valued for its durability, long bloom period, and ecological benefits in pollinator friendly landscapes.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts Monarchs, Swallowtails, and Painted Ladies which feed on the nectar rich blooms throughout the summer.

Bees

  • Highly attractive to native bees and bumblebees which gather nectar and pollen from the prominent central cones.

Birds

  • Goldfinches and other songbirds feed on the seed heads in late summer and fall adding seasonal interest.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow room for upright clumps to develop and encourage good air circulation.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and naturalized plantings where it provides long lasting color and strong vertical presence.

Companion Plants

  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds upright grass texture and seasonal color that pairs well with the bold flowers.
  • Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Extends the warm color palette and blooms alongside coneflower in midsummer.
  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Provides vertical contrast with deep violet flower spikes.
  • Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Offers a soft spreading habit and cool toned blooms that complement the upright form.
  • Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) - Brings structure and rich foliage color that enhances late season interest.

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