Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea)
Monarch on Coneflower
Copyright: Fred Miller
These large attractive colorful flowers are lovely to have in your garden in midsummer. They require little attention and are very cold hardy. They have hairy stems that can grow up to 4 feet tall.
Purple Coneflowers grow in spreading clumps and can be divided every few years and transplanted in the spring or fall. They get their name from the ‘coned’ center of the bloom where the seeds develop. They are a lovely addition to your butterfly gardens.
Where to Buy Coneflowers:
Coneflowers is a Nectar Plant for:
Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly, Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly, Painted Lady Butterfly, and moreConeflowers Specifications:
Color(s): Pink, red, purple, orange, white
Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile
Average Height: 24 in. to 36 in.
Average Spread: 24 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Note: Moderate to regular watering
