Purple Coneflower

Common names	Purple Coneflower, Echinacea
Latin name	Echinacea
Life cycle	Perennial
Height	3-4 ft
Space	8" apart
Bloom	July to August
Light	Sun to part shade
Soil	Average, well-drained
Zone	Zone 3
Feature	Attracts butterflies and birds, drought tolerant once established, Xeriscape

Use:
Purple coneflowers can stand hot, dry weather and still provide a profusion of blooms. They are colorful additions to native-plant gardens and work well in perennial gardens and informal areas. The plant habit is somewhat stiff and rigid, but this can be toned down by planting with baby's-breath and sea lavender. Once the petals drop, the cones remain and become darker and attract birds.

Culture:
The plants tolerate dry, sun-baked locatins, but grow best in good soil. Plants often decline after division. it is best to divide in spring or early autumn. Cut the crown with a sharp spade and divide them into 2 or 3 sections every 4 or 5 years.

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