Tough prairie native with long bloom season and medicinal history.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Sep
- USDA Zones
- 3-10
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 2-4'
- Bloom Colors
- PinkPurpleOrangeYellowWhite
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About This Name
Echinacea purpurea is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Coneflower unambiguously. The genus Echinacea places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Coneflower, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Echinacea purpurea will give you the most precise results.