Purple Cone Flower
| Common name | Purple Cone Flower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin name |
Echinacea purpurea
| Type
| Perennial
| Height
| 24-30"
| Spread
| 18-24"
| Light & Water
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Zone
| 3
| Bloom months
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Bloom colour
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Foliage colour
| Green
| Features
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Notes
| Excellent long bloomer, cut flower, and good winter interest from seed heads. Some self seeding. Deadhead for repeat bloom. Several varieties available. 'Magnus', deep pink, was 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year. 'White Swan' has drooping white petals with a greenish centre. Excellent heat resistance, fast growth rate. |
