Description
Purple coneflower is a North American perennial with sturdy stems, raised coppery cones, and purple petals that sweep back as the blooms mature. Long at home in prairie plantings and traditional herb gardens, echinacea brings bold midsummer color with a natural, unpolished beauty.
The flowers are excellent for pollinators, the seed heads feed birds if left standing, and the stems cut well for simple arrangements. Plant it where it can settle in for years, giving the garden a reliable patch of color, movement, and old-fashioned usefulness.
