Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Landscape Focus

A staple in a pollinator garden, providing rich lavender color.

Plant Details

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium

Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial

Height: 3' - 4'

Spacing: 1'

Bloom Color: Lavender

Bloom Time: July, Aug, Sep

Root Type: Fibrous

Benefits: Song Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Plant Description

A staple Wisconsin native perennial prized for its bold purple-pink petals and prominent coppery cone, blooming from early to late summer. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates drought once established, making it an excellent choice for prairies, pollinator gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, with seed heads that provide winter interest and food for birds.