Coneflower (Echinacea)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day)

Bloom Time:

• Mid-summer to fall (typically June to September)

Size:

Height: 2 to 4 feet tall
Width: 18 to 24 inches spread

Attributes:

• Daisy-like flowers with prominent, cone-shaped centers
• Blooms in shades of purple, pink, white, or orange
• Drought-tolerant and easy to grow
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
• Deer resistant
• Long-lasting flowers that bloom from summer to fall
• Seed heads provide winter interest for birds
• Tolerates a range of soil types (prefers well-drained, sandy soils)

Companion:

• Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
• Salvia
• Catmint (Nepeta)
• Yarrow (Achillea)
• Sedum (Stonecrop)
• Lavender
• Coreopsis
• Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)