Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is an essential perennial plant known for its large purple-pink flowers with slightly drooping petals and its very distinctive orange-brown central cone. It adds a natural and colorful touch to flower beds, borders, and sunny gardens.
Very hardy and easy to maintain, this echinacea tolerates heat, drought, and well-drained soils. Its abundant flowering from summer until early autumn makes it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Highly valued by pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, purple coneflower is also an excellent cut flower and an emblematic plant for ecological gardens.
Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea
Type: Perennial plant
Flowering: July to September
Color: Purple-pink
Height: 70 to 100 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Low to moderate
Soil: Well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 3
Advantages: Very hardy, attracts pollinators, easy care
Purple coneflower is ideal for those seeking a durable, floriferous, and ecological perennial, perfectly suited to Quebec gardens.