Purple Coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 2 - 4 ft
Spread: 1 - 2 ft
Flower Color: Purple / Pink
Flower Time: Summer (Jun - Aug)
Fruit Type: Seed Cones
Fruit Color: Brown / Black
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Purple coneflowers are a pollen and nectar source to a wide variety of pollinators. It is also a larval host to the Silvery Checkerspot and several moths. Birds, especially American goldfinches, eat the seeds.
