A prairie native that flowers for three months and asks for almost nothing: sun, drainage, and to be left alone in a dry August.
Leave the seed heads standing in the fall. The goldfinches will thank you all winter.
Plant info
| Botanical name | Echinacea purpurea |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Hardiness | Zones 3–9 |
| Mature size | 2–3 ft × 18 in |
| Soil | Average, well-drained |
| Foliage | Coarse, dark green |
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Through the year
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| Best time to plant Apr–May, Sep | ||||||||||||
| In flower Jul–Sep |
