Quick Facts
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Height at Maturity: Over 12 Inches
Usage: Flower Gardens
Shipped As: Bare-root
Planting Zones: 3-9
Product Details
Buy Purple Coneflower Plants Online Wholesale
Brighten your landscape with the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), a hardy native perennial beloved for its striking purple blooms, resilience, and ecological value. This plant attracts pollinators, tolerates tough conditions, and flowers all summer long, making it a must-have for gardens of any size.
Why Grow Purple Coneflower?
- Pollinator Magnet: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds flock to its vibrant blooms.
- Bird-Friendly: Seed heads provide food for goldfinches and other songbirds in fall.
- Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant, deer- and rabbit-resistant once established.
- Extended Bloom Time: Flowers from mid-summer through early fall, often reblooming with deadheading.
- Versatile Use: Excellent in pollinator gardens, native landscapes, cottage borders, and as long-lasting cut flowers.
Plant Specs & Growth Information
FeatureDetails
Height/Spread 2-4 ft tall, ~2 ft wide
Bloom Color Violet-purple petals with bronze-orange center
Sunlight Full sun (6+ hrs) to part shade
Soil Needs Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, and gravel
Hardiness Zones USDA Zones 3-9
Plant Spacing 12-18 inches apart for airflow and healthy growth
Planting & Care Tips
- This plant thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight.
- Water regularly until established; once mature, water only during prolonged drought.
- Deadhead faded blooms to encourage reblooming.
- Leave seed heads in fall for birds and winter beauty.
- Divide clumps every 3-4 years to make new plants.
Landscape & Garden Uses
- Pollinator & butterfly gardens
- Native wildflower meadows
- Cottage and border plantings
- Cut-flower gardens
- Mass plantings for seasonal color
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When do purple coneflowers bloom?
They bloom from mid-summer into early fall, with some varieties reblooming if deadheaded.
Are purple coneflowers easy to grow?
Yes! They are hardy, drought-tolerant, and adapt well to a wide range of soils.
Will purple coneflowers come back every year?
Yes. As a perennial, Echinacea purpurea returns reliably each season, often with more blooms.
Do purple coneflowers attract wildlife?
Absolutely - butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds love the flowers, and birds such as goldfinches enjoy the seed heads in autumn.
How tall do purple coneflowers get?
Mature plants typically reach 2-4 feet tall with a spread of about 2 feet.
What You'll Receive
When you order from Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, you'll receive strong, healthy bare-root purple coneflower plants, freshly dug and ready to plant in your garden.
Add Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) to your garden today and enjoy season after season of color, pollinator activity, and natural beauty.
