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Coneflower Plant - Echinacea Purpurea The Pollinator Plant of Choice

Coneflower Echinacea plants offer an effortless way to add beautiful color and attract pollinators and songbirds to your garden; consider adding them. Also known by their genus, Echinacea, are a North American perennial.

They grow as wildflowers in the eastern United States and are members of the Asteraceae (daisy) family. While various colors can be seen within the different species, the plant is the most popular in home gardens and flower beds.

Coneflower Echinacea Attracts Hummingbirds and Monarchs

This native perennial has large blooms and dark green elliptical leaves with a rough texture. The foliage usually has a hairy surface, and prickly stems create a naturally deer-resistant surface. The low-maintenance plant grows quite readily. The blooms thrive in a spot with full sun exposure. They attract many pollinators, including birds that eat the seeds, bees, hummingbirds, and monarchs.

Hardiness planting zones are 3-9, making it a super easy plant to grow and thrive almost anywhere you plant it. They thrive in the sun and are drought-tolerant.

Soil, Planting, and Sun Requirements of The Echinacea Plant

While rich soil with a neutral pH is preferable, these placid plants will readily grow in sand, rock, or clay soil. Depending on the variety, they can grow between two and four feet in height. Plants should be planted in early spring after the last frost. Space plants one to three feet, based on the specific species' maximum maturity height. Their stunning blooms peak mid-summer and last through until the first frost.

This hardy perennial favorite is drought-tolerant and can withstand fluctuations in seasonal temperatures and humidity levels. However, it should be occasionally watered during prolonged drought. The native Indians used echinacea in everyday life, and it is still used in science today.

A Flower Garden's Most Colorful Staple is the Coneflower

 Coneflowers make a truly spectacular addition to home gardens and flower beds. The ease of growing, minimal maintenance, health benefits, and beauty make them a winning choice. As a bonus, you can enjoy watching the butterflies, birds, and bees that will be attracted to the colorful deep blooms.

They have seed head pods on them that the birds feast from, and in late Fall, the seeds fall from the plant as it goes into a dormant cycle and reseeds itself. At TN Nursery,our plants are mature in age and height and make an excellent addition to any landscaping.