Bask in the radiance of magenta-purple flowers of 'Purple Emperor' coneflower (Echinacea)! This coneflower variety is native to North America and features sturdy stems and saturated blooms packed into a tidy habit. The 'Purple Emperor' fragrance is sweet and attractive to pollinators who love to feed on their many seed heads. Coneflowers require little effort to maintain; just plant in a sunny area with well-drained soil, no deadheading necessary.
Vital Details:
Plant Size: 18″ tall x 16″ wide
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day), part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Water: Dry to medium
Hardiness: USDA zone 4-8 (Find your hardiness zone)
Pollinator Value: Attracts birds, bees, and other pollinators.
Host Plant To The Following: Many species of butterfly and moth including Silvery Checkerspot butterfly, and the Wavy-Lined Emerald moth.
Notable Features: Native, drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, long-blooming, low-maintenance.
Pot Size: One quart
Plant Name: Echinacea x 'Purple Emperor' USPP 24,459