Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

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Pollinator-forward · Sunny gardens Growing conditions Sun: Full sun to part sun Site: Average, well-drained soil (adaptable) Plant details Size: ~2–4 ft tall Bloom time: Summer Dee r Resistant: sometimes Why we love it Showy, cheerful perennial with bold pinkish purple color Blooms reliably through most of summer Seed heads add sculptural interest to the winter garden Why wildlife loves it Provides rich nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds Seed heads feed birds when left standing into fall and winter Fun to see Notice how large butterflies land on the central cone. It’s actually hundreds of tiny flowers packed into a sturdy landing pad, allowing heavier pollinators to fuel up without the flower drooping. Show more