How to Grow and Care for Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower, also known as Pale Coneflower, Pale-Flower Echinacea, Cone flower, Pale echinacea

Purple Coneflower is known for its resilience and low-maintenance care regimen, making it an easy plant to cultivate. Critical for its thriving are full sun exposure and well-drained soil, as purple Coneflower is tolerant of drought conditions but susceptible to root rot in overly wet environments. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage additional blooming and prevent undue energy expenditure on seed production.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Purple Coneflower

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-8

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Purple Coneflower is distinguished by its slender, upright stems reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) with narrow, lanceolate leaves. The plant is notable for its distinctive flower heads, each featuring a spiny, cone-shaped central disc surrounded by drooping, pale pink-purple petals. The flowers possess a rough texture, and the central cone is typically covered with sharp bristles that give it a prickly appearance. Blooming occurs in mid to late summer, showcasing the characteristic pale petals that span roughly 3 inches (7.6 cm) across.