Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Description: Perhaps the most iconic native flower, its large mauve petals and prickly orange centers support a vast array of pollinators. The dried seed heads are important for providing winter forage for backyard birds.

Height: 2 to 4 ft

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water: Low to Medium

Spreading Habit: Moderate

Spreading Method: Seeds

Bloom Time: Early to Late Summer

Bloom Color: Purple to Pink