Bloom Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Mar, Apr, May
Plant Type
Perennials, Herb/Forb, Herbaceous Perennial, Native Plant, Perennial, Wildflower, Herb
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
3-6 ft.
Flower
Daisy-like in appearance, it is about 3" across with 12-20 petals/rays which are pinkish-purple in color. Each petal is about 1.5 to 3" long and less than .25" wide. There are 3 notched teeth at the tips. The petals are long, narrow, elongated and drooped. The center of the flower has a spiny, knob-like, reddish-brown colored cone of florets with white pollen. The flower's shape is ligulate., Flowers 3 to 5 inches across, Color ranges from a pink so pale it almost appears white to rose.
Fruit
In early July to late August, small, elongated, tan colored achenes develop in the seed head. Seeds may be harvested in August., Dark
An attractive bloomer for flower gardens and meadows.
Butterflies
Order
Asterales
Family
Echinacea - Coneflowers
Genus
Echinacea
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