Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
The stout purple petals of this plant are visited by multiple insects during the late summer months on Illinois dry savannas, woodland openings, and woodland edges. A tough native plant with limited native distribution in Illinois despite its common use in contemporary plantings.
 
Acronym: ECHPUR
Life-Cycle: Perennial
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: July - September
Typical Height: 48"
Light Preference: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Dry-Mesic
Root Structure: Fiberous and Short Rhizome
Stratification: None Required
Seeds per Ounce: 6,600*
IL County Ecotypes we Grow**
DuPage County
 
Other scientific names used for this species:
None
 
Other common names used for this species:
None
 
*Approximate, actual number of seeds may vary slightly by seed lot. 
**We have listed the County ecotypes that we grow for this species, this ecotype may or may not be available at the time of your order. If you prefer one of the ecotypes over another please type it into the "Additional Info Section" and we'll provide that ecotype if it's available, if it is not available we will provide one of the other ecotypes listed.