About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Purple
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Summer through Fall
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
Use
Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Medicinal
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance
Deer
About Purple - Echinacea Roots
Echinacea purpurea
Seed Type
Root
Also known as
Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea is more commonly knows as Purple Coneflower or Purple Echinacea. It is considered by gardeners to be one of the most popular perennials. It is not only a gorgeous flower, it is used as an herbal tea which is said to strengthen the immune system. Its longs stems can reach a towering height of 5 feet. Each blossom explodes with beautiful purple flower that can be seen from a distance as it sustains its beauty throughout the season. In your garden on in natures’ meadow, it is easy to understand why this flower maintains its popularity.
Planting Information
Planting Purple - Echinacea Roots
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
Deep Enough to Accomadate Root Length
Plant Height
24 to 36 inches
Plant Spacing
18 inches
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size
No. 1
View our Echinacea Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 3 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft |
| 6 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft |
| 9 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 2.25 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Purple - Echinacea Roots
Aesthetic or Culinary
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