Echinacea 'Purple Emperor'
$22.00 / 1G
Coneflower ·
Description
Echinacea 'Purple Emperor', commonly known as Coneflower, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its magenta flowers. It typically matures 1–4 feet tall and 1–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Central and eastern United States. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in mixed borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Echinacea 'Purple Emperor' produces purple flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
| Echinacea Purple Emperor | |
| Coneflower | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Central and eastern United States | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Central and eastern United States | |
| Yes |
| Full Sun, Part Shade | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 |
| Violet | |
| Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| Clump Forming |