Scientific name: Echinacea purpurea

Common name: purple coneflower

Family name: Asteraceae

USDA Hardiness Zone: zone 3 – 8

Mature height and spread: 2 – 5 feet height, 1.5 -2 feet spread

Sun: full sun to part shade

Water Use: dry to medium

Soil Requirement: dry to medium, well-drained soil

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): bloom time is from June to August; purplish pink

Suitable uses: dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, best in full sun

Quick ID description: hot, dry locations, from nature Ohio Valley, a little bit wild, very tough plant, shade, extra moisture, tolerant