Echinacea purpurea ~ Purple Coneflower birds A cone-like fruiting head appears

A cone-like fruiting head appears at the tip of the stems containing spores

No serious diseases or pests

IMAGES: Photoset by cultivar413

sharply-drained soils

Can be an aggressive self-seeder- deadhead in spring to encourage extended bloom and prevent spreading

Echinacea purpurea ~ Purple Coneflower birds A cone-like fruiting head appearsPurple Coneflower is a coarse, hairy native perennial with an upright clumping habit with strong stems that do not need staking. The dark green foliage is broadly lance shaped. Purple Coneflower has showy daisy like purple coneflowers with downward arching petals with an orange center cone that blooms throughout summer. The long lasting flowers are a nectar favorite and attract several butterflies and bees, while spent stems will stay erect and