Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) | Long-Blooming Native Perennial

Coneflower

1 Gallon · Red

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Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

A classic North American native perennial with large, fragrant daisy flowers and prominent spiky cones, blooming from early summer through fall.

$19.90

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

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Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower, is a beloved North American native perennial prized for its large, daisy-like flowers with prominent, spiky central cones and long summer-to-fall bloom season. This classic garden plant forms a robust, upright clump of coarse, dark green, lance-shaped leaves with slightly hairy stems. From early summer through autumn, it produces solitary flower heads with slightly drooping, overlapping petals (ray florets) in a range of colors—from the classic purple-pink to white, yellow, orange, and red—surrounding a prominent, spiky, golden-brown to coppery-orange central cone . The flowers are lightly fragrant and highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, while the seed heads provide essential winter food for birds . With exceptional drought and heat tolerance, deer resistance, and adaptability to poor soils, it is an outstanding choice for perennial borders, wildflower meadows, mass plantings, cutting gardens, and pollinator habitats.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Foliage & Flowers: Coarse, dark green, lance-shaped basal leaves (to 6 inches long) with smaller, smoother stem leaves; large, solitary, daisy-like flower heads (2-4 inches across) with slightly drooping, overlapping petals (white, yellow, orange, pink, red, or purple) surrounding a prominent, spiky, golden-brown to orange-brown central cone; blooms from early summer through fall (June to October) .
Mature Height: 24-36 inches (2-3 ft) .
Mature Spread: 12-24 inches (1-2 ft) .
Growth Rate: Fast .
Hardiness Zones: USDA 3-9 (wide adaptability) .
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun) .
Core Benefits: Very long bloom season (summer to fall), prominent spiky cones, fragrant flowers, drought and heat tolerant, deer resistant, attracts butterflies, bees, and birds.
Best Uses: Perennial borders, wildflower meadows, mass plantings, cutting gardens, pollinator gardens, native plant gardens, cottage gardens.

Q: How long does Coneflower bloom?
A: It has a very long bloom season, typically from early summer through fall (June to October), providing months of color . Deadheading spent flowers encourages continued blooming.

Q: Does it need full sun?
A: For the best flowering, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It will tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced, and plants may become leggy .

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, coneflowers are highly drought and heat tolerant. They thrive in average to dry, well-drained soils and are excellent choices for low-water gardens .

Q: How large does it get?
A: Depending on the variety, coneflowers typically reach 1-3 feet in height and 1-2 feet in spread, though some species and cultivars can grow up to 4-5 feet tall .

Q: How do I use coneflowers in the garden?
A: Coneflowers are extremely versatile. They are stunning in mass plantings, perennial borders, wildflower meadows, cutting gardens, and pollinator gardens. They also make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers (fresh or dried) .