Echinacea Plant

Echinacea Plant Attracts Numerous Pollinators to Landscapes

The Echinacea Plant is a pollinator plant and a magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Known as Echinacea purpurea in Latin, it is native to central and southeastern North America and commonly grows along woodland edges, prairies, and roadsides. It is a well-known medicinal plant known as ‘Purple Coneflower’ and has been used extensively to treat many ailments.

This quaint, yet vibrant flower blooms from early to late summer, and like a sunflower, follows the sun as it shifts across the sky. Coppery in color, the center of the inflorescence is made of hundreds of tiny, individual flowers called disk florets. These florets appear spikey due to the rigidness of the bracts that extend far beyond each floret’s length.

Echinacea purpurea Plant Details 

Family: Asteraceae

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 2 to 4 ft

Spread: 1.5 to 2 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate

Bloom Time: Early summer through mid-autumn

Flower Color: Pinkish-purple petals with a prominent orange-brown central cone

Wildlife Value: Attractive to pollinators, and seeds are a food source for finches

Pollinators adore this perennial, which will ensure a flurry of activity in the garden. Golden finches are particular fans of this flower, feasting upon its seeds.

Uses For The Echinacea Plant

The Echinacea Plant makes excellent cut flowers. The flowers persist on long, sturdy stems and remain fresh for extended periods. The petals are edible and slightly sweet. Plant these delightful perennials next to your kitchen door and in your patio garden to regularly enjoy the sight and taste of these charming flowers.

How to Grow and Maintain Echinacea Plants

This perennial requires well-drained soil and does not tolerate wet feet. It does best when planted in moderate to dry soils. Due to its long taproot, it is a drought-tolerant species. It thrives in full to partial sun conditions and requires at least four hours of sun per day to be productive.

Easy to grow, this perennial is deer-resistant and free of serious pest or disease issues. The finished flowers can be deadheaded to encourage future blooms. If growing this plant from seed, remember that seeds require stratification (a cold, moist period) to germinate.

Why Choose Echinacea Plants for Pollinator Gardens

Attracts pollinators, ideal as cut flowers, and drought tolerant. The subtle beauty of this productive perennial will have you and the Golden Finches looking forward to its tasty petals and seeds year on year. Shop for the Echinacea Plant online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.

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How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs

Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.

For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.

Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.

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