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Echinacea purpurea

Common name(s): Purple Coneflower
Family name: Asteraceae
Common family name: Aster Family
USDA hardiness zone(s): 3
Perennation: perennial
Light level: sun, partial shade
Flower color: purple
Plant height: 3 feet
Plant spread: 2 feet
Deciduous: deciduous
Growth form: upright
Leaf color: green
Range: E & SC United States
Habit: herbaceous
Special characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant
This easy-to-care-for North American native wildflower is an excellent addition to any garden. Plants are long-lived and have a long blooming period (30-60 days), and will grow well in a variety of conditions. The 3"-4" flowers have lavender, drooping petals with a large cone-like, dark purple-brown center. Excellent in borders and a great cut flower.

Zones 3 - 8

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