Coneflowers: Echinacea purpurea 'Bright Star'
Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea 'Bright Star'
Common name: purple coneflower
also known as (eastern purple-coneflower, hedgehog coneflower, purple daisy, black samson, purple-coneflower)
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at a glance
| Soil: | dry, alkaline, clay |
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| Zones: | 3a thru 8b |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
bird attracting, butterfly attracting, bee attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Coneflowers: Echinacea purpurea 'Bright Star'"
'Bright Star' purple coneflower is widely cultivated, showy plants and are among the most popular of our natives. Their purple daisy-like flowers appear over a long period; an interesting characteristic is how their petals umbrella from the prominent, orange central cone. They are very reliable and easy to grow in most soils. No pest problems. Reseeds. Provide full sun and adequate drainage. Shady locations and overfertilization can result in long, weak, leggy growth. Blooms sporadically from summer through frost. Excellent cut flower for arrangements. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Echinacea purpurea is a North American native.
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