Echinacea purpurea
The consummate species of the wildflower garden. Know for its attractive, large purple flowers that bloom for a long period of time during the summer months. Will attract a variety of pollinators including butterflies. Deer resistant.
Purple Coneflower
Height : 2-5 feet (60-180 cm)
Spread : 1-2 feet (3-60 cm)
Blooming Period : June to August
Light : Full to Partial Sun
Water : Dry to Medium
Soil : Sand, loam, clay
Zone : 4-8
Native Ontario Habitat : Moist meadows, open woods and prairies
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, meadows, wildflower garden, border planting and naturalized areas