Echinacea purpurea (Purple coneflower)
Fairly drought tolerant; full sun or light shade. Beautiful purple flowers are borne single on long stems making this perennial species desirable for cut flowers. Prefers open prairies or woodlands but establishes on a wide range of soil types. Commonly included in wildflower blends or in roadside mixtures where both erosion control and beautification are desired.

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Asteracea
Duration: Perennial
Growth Habit: Single stem
Native Status: Native
Growth Form: Forb/herb
Mature Height: 14 in.
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Period: Early summer
Annual Precipitation: 14-40 in.
Drought Tolerance: Low
Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
Elevation:
Fire Resistance: Yes
Fire Tolerance: Medium
Nitrogen fixation: None
SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: Yes
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture:Yes
Salinity Tolerance: Low
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
pH Range: 6.5-7.2
SEEDING NOTES
Seeds per Pound: 115,600
Seeding Rate: 12-15 PLS lbs/acre
Season:
Days to Germination:
VARIETIES & LOCAL ACCESSIONS