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Echinacea angustifolia
Purple Coneflower Narrow Leaf
Item #: 1015
Category: Wildflowers
Habit: Perennial
Bloom: May-June
Height: 2'
Planting Rates:
10 lb. per acre
1 oz. per 275 sq.ft.
SOIL TYPE |
SUNLIGHT |
Soil Moisture |
| Sand |
Loam |
Clay |
Caliche |
Full |
Partial |
Dappled |
Shade |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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Medium |
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Description
This perennial reaches a height of 2 feet, grows in shade to full sun, and blooms from April through June. It likes well drained soils of sand, loam, clay, or limestone. The large flower heads make a striking appearance at 2 to 3 inches across. Herbalists seek after the roots and other healing parts of this plants for use in teas and tinctures to enhance the immune system. All Purple Coneflowers are a good source of nectar for butterflies. Plant them in masses for the best effect.
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