Scientific name: Echinacea purpurea       ek-i-na-se-a  per-pu-re-a

Common name: Purple Cone Flower

Design Characteristics

Height	>36"
Spread	24-36"
Form	upright clump
Texture	medium
Flower color	purple
Leaf color & texture	green  rough surface
Time of bloom	July-August

Horticultural Characteristics

Light requirement	full sun
Soil requirement	well drained
Propagation method	divide spring or fall every  4 years
USDA Hardiness Zone	3-9

Miscellaneous

Peculiarities/Problems
Uses	back of border  good cut flower
Comments	attracts butterflies  long, continual bloomer  trouble free