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

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