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Echinacea

(Compositae - daisy family)
Purple coneflower. Several species of North American perennial herbs. Cultivated for their showy flowers; E. purpurea is also cultivated for medicinal purposes.

purpurea peren • ht 2-4' • zones 3-8

purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea - Jul 17 Echinacea purpurea - Jul 31


native, sun
eastern and central U.S.

The growth habit of this fine native summer-blooming wildflower is similar to that of daisy or black-eyed Susan plants, but with showy purple flowers. Well-known as a medicinal herb; the roots are reputed to be useful as a remedy for the common cold.

cat # 6R8D
$6.95 each / 3-9, $6.50 ea / 10+, $5.95 ea