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Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Echinacea purpurea
Other names
Black samson, Hedgehog cone flower, Purple daisy, Coneflower
Genus
Echinacea Echinacea
Species
E. purpurea - E. purpurea is an upright perennial with large, daisy-like flowers that have a brown centres and pale purple petals.
Echinacea purpurea is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Brown, Pale-purple in Summer; Pale-purple, Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Prairie planting, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in humus- rich, well drained soil. Best in full sun, although partial shade can be tolerated.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Echinacea purpurea
Other names
Black samson, Hedgehog cone flower, Purple daisy, Coneflower
Genus
Echinacea Echinacea
Species
E. purpurea - E. purpurea is an upright perennial with large, daisy-like flowers that have a brown centres and pale purple petals.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Brown, Pale-purple in Summer; Pale-purple, Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Prairie planting, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in humus- rich, well drained soil. Best in full sun, although partial shade can be tolerated.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)
Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)
Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)
lots of lovely blooms (12/10/2010)
with a bee on top (12/10/2010)
definately Cone flower (12/10/2010)
(31/10/2010)
(13/08/2011)
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