General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 28 inches
Plant Spread: 16 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Purple
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Image
Common names
  • Coneflower

Photo Gallery
Location: New York Botanical Gardens
Date: 2010-07-05
Location: Northwest N.J.
Date: 2015-07-21
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2013-07-04

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: RavenCroft Garden
Date: 2009-08-23
Photo by Windigo
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2013-08-06
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2013-09-02
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2013-08-28
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2013-09-15
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-06-24
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-06-24

Date: 2009-07-09
Location: MOBOT -   St Louis
Date: 9-22-07
Location: RavenCroft Garden
Date: 2009-08-23
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2013-07-26
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2013-07-04
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2013-08-06

photo credit: Alfred Osterloh
Comments:
  • Posted by sheryl (Hot, hot, hot, Feenix, AZ - Zone 9b) on Dec 22, 2011 1:05 PM concerning plant:
    I saw this coneflower at the New York Botanical gardens and was immediately attracted (fatally?) by the dark purple stems (no, those aren't shadows) that set off the pink blooms. I also loved that it was more "button" shaped, which I prefer over the reflexed petals many of the Echinacea have.

    I haven't planted it in my own gardens yet - it isn't terribly easy to find and the one source I did find was a bit pricey. But the search continues....
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