Purple Coneflower
Tagged as: Plants for Shady Sites
Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea*
Common Name: Purple Coneflower
Updated 3/2012
*Native to Midwest
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Height: 2-4 feet Spread: 1-2 feet Habit/Form: Upright Zone: 3-8
Cultural Requirements: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; drought tolerant.
Ornamental Characteristics: Purple, daisy-like flowers in mid-late summer.
Uses in the Landscape: Naturalizing, perennial gardens, gardens with light shade.
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