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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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Habit Flower Leaf



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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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