Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea

Synonym(s)

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Common Name(s)

Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Purple Rudbeckia

Phonetic Spelling

eh-ki-NAY-see-ah pur-PUR-ee-ah

Description

Purple coneflower is a Florida state endangered, Florida native wildflower, found naturally only in Gadsden County.

The nectar of purple coneflower attracts a variety of butterflies, bees and even hummingbirds, while its seeds are eaten by birds and other wildlife.

 

Family

Asteraceae

Native Range

Eastern and central USA (Gadsden County in Florida)

Hardiness Zone(s)

4a --to-- 8b

Lifespan

Herbaceous, Perennial, Short-lived

Habitats

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Exposure

Full Sun --to-- Part Shade

Growth Habit

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Soil Texture

Loam (Sand/Silt/Clay)

Propagation

--Seeds
--Division
--Root Cuttings

Moisture

Usually moist, occasional inundation --to-- Short very dry periods

Salt Water Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.

Salt Spray Tolerance

Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Recommended Uses

Native Planting, Naturalized Area, Pollinator Gardens, Restoration Projects, Showy Flowers, Wildlife Habitat

Pot Size

Trade Gallon (a little less than a true gallon)