Echinacea purpurea

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body { background-color: #485632; color: #FFFFFF; /* Set text color for better visibility on the dark background */ margin: 0; padding: 20px; } Echinacea purpurea Synonym(s) (--) C ommon Name(s) Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Purple Rudbeckia Phonetic Spelling eh-ki-NAY-see-ah pur-PUR-ee-ah Description NOTE: The bloom is all but finished for the year. 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 -- Exposure Full Sun --to-- Part Shade Growth Habit -- 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) Show more