'Purple Emperor' Coneflower (Echinacea)

Bask in the radiance of magenta-purple flowers of 'Purple Emperor' coneflower! 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