Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a classic native perennial celebrated for its bold, long-lasting blooms and exceptional wildlife value. 

From mid to late summer, Purple Coneflower produces vibrant purple-pink petals surrounding spiky orange centers, drawing in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. As blooms fade, the dark seed heads remain standing, offering winter texture and a natural food source for goldfinches and other seed-loving birds.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it’s both drought-tolerant and adaptable, spreading easily by seed. While it's not aggressive, seedlings can be pulled in spring to keep your planting tidy.

Why Choose Purple Coneflower?

• Pollinator favorite – Supports bees, butterflies & birds.
• Seed-grown natives – Better for ecology than nursery cultivars.
• Multi-season interest – Summer blooms and winter seed heads.

Plant Purple Coneflower in your sunny garden or prairie planting to enjoy color, texture, and wildlife activity from summer through winter.

• Deadhead to reduce reseeding and prolong blooms
• Consider removing seedlings if you want to control spread
• Consider dividing and transplanting well-established plants to improve their vigor