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  • Vibrant purple echinacea flowers with prominent conical centers growing in a garden setting.
  • Close-up of vibrant purple echinacea flowers with monarch butterflies landing on them.
  • A cluster of echinacea roots with dirt on them on top of a wooden surface.
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Echinacea Roots - Purple

A well-known North American wildflower with medicinal properties

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Echinacea purpurea

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Echinacea purpurea (aka Purple Coneflower, or Purple Echinacea) is one of the most popular perennials in the garden. In addition to being beautiful the flowers can also be used to make an extremely popular herbal tea, purported to help strengthen the immune system. With stems that can reach as high as 5 feet tall and beautiful, long-lasting purple flowers that are visible from afar, it is easy to see why every gardener should want them in their garden or meadow.

  • Perennial, Sturdy, Drought Tolerant
  • Also known as Purple Coneflower
  • Prefers Full Sun

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Accomadate Root Length

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
3 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
6 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
9 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2.25 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Echinacea Roots - Purple

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Echinacea Roots - Purple FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Purple Echinacea?

Purple Echinacea is graded No. 1.

What is Purple Echinacea also known as?

Purple Echinacea is also known as Coneflower.

Is Purple Echinacea resistant to animals or disease?

Purple Echinacea is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Purple Echinacea grown from?

Purple Echinacea is grown from a root.

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