Perennials
Echinacea purpurea
Purple coneflower
Pink-purple petals surround a prominent coppery cone. Seed heads extend its usefulness into winter. Leave some seed heads for winter birds.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 29–47 in. tall × 18–23 in. wide
- Water
- Moderate; lower once established
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–9
- Bloom
- Pink-purple; summer–fall.
Sizes & prices
- #2$16.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Tolerant once established.
- Wet soil
- Avoid persistent wetness.
- Clay soil
- Suitable with appropriate drainage.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Birds
- Seeds provide food
Native range
- Native range / parentage
- Species native to Kentucky.
Growing & care
- Division
- Divide in early spring if crowded.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0
Image notes: species photograph. Flowers (Wake County, NC). Uncropped. Surrounding plants are not included.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.