Echinacea purpurea Purity (Coneflower)
Very floriferous, Echinacea purpurea ‘Purity’ (Coneflower) is a showy perennial boasting a profusion of large, fragrant, pristine white daisies, 4.5 in. across (11 cm), adorned with a prominent bright orange central cone. Blooming from midsummer until early fall, one plant produces up to 25 blooms. This compact coneflower is perfect for container gardening and small urban spaces. Excellent as a cut flower.
Very floriferous, Echinacea purpurea 'Purity' (Coneflower) is a showy perennial boasting a profusion of large, fragrant, pristine white daisies, 4.5 in. across (11 cm), adorned with a prominent bright orange central cone. Blooming from midsummer until early fall, one plant produces up to 25 blooms. This compact coneflower is perfect for container gardening and small urban spaces. Excellent as a cut flower.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 22 in. wide (55 cm). Will freely self-seeds if some seed heads are left in place.
- Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to drought, heat, and humidity.
- Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, or cottage gardens.
- Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
- Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
- Propagate by seed, by division in spring or fall, or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Echinacea – Coneflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |