Order Code:	ECPUS
Blooms:	Summer to Fall
Flower Color:	Lavender
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Shady
Accent Color:	Pink
Soil Condition:	Normal, Clay
Plant Height:	Tall
Zones:	z3,z4,z5,z6,z7,z8,z9
Found in list(s):	Plants that attract Butterflies    Plants that tolerate a Clay soil    Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site    Good for Cut Flowers    Winter Interest    Humidity Tolerant    Long Blooming 4 weeks or more    Plants that Tolerate an Acidic Soil    Deer Resistant

ECHINACEA PURPUREA - Coneflower Med. To Tall 3' - Plant 16" apart. Zone 3-9 A Classic. Wildflower lavender pink. Big, daisy-like blooms on stately plants. A showy garden plants, and fine for cutting. ECPUS

General Information
Remains one of the finest border plants. Coarse deep green 8" leaves are serrated and act as a pleasing foil for smaller plants. Flower petals radiate downward from a pronounced central seed head, which will provide a food source for small birds as it matures. Long lasting as a cut flower, and attractive to butterflies. Flowers abound in early summer, then continue until frost.

Plant Care
Easy to grow, prolific bloomer. Deadheading will prevent seeding, but birds are crazy about the seeds, and the seedheads are attractive in the winter, especially in the snow. If removing them, leave the foliage at the base of the plant to overwinter.