Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

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Hardy perennial with vibrant purple-pink petals radiating from an orange-brown cone center. Attracts pollinators. Native to North America. Renowned for medicinal roots.
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Plant Details

Common Name Purple Coneflower
Family Asteraceae
Genus Echinacea
Species Purpurea
Origin North America
Blooming Daisy-like flowers in summer
Leaf Color Dark green, Glaucous
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam or clay soil tolerant of poor conditions. Drought tolerant.

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Watering

Water regularly during establishment. Drought tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for best flowering, tolerates partial shade in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Low fertility needs. Apply balanced fertilizer in spring if soil is poor.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Cut back stems to ground level in late autumn/winter.

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Leafhopper Powdery Mildew

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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