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Purple Cone Flower
Echinacea angustifolia

Compositae

Leaves are alternate with long hairs on the surface; flowers are daisy-like; ray flowers conspicuously droop.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders herbs natives

Propagation: seed division

Light Requirement: high medium

Flower Color: purple, white,

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 2-3 ft

Width: 12-18 in

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Found on sandy or gravelly soil.

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