Echinacea purpurea Leuchtstern BRIGHT STARPurple coneflower
Family:Asteraceae
common name:Purple coneflower
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 2.5 to 4 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June - August
Bloom Color: Bright rose, lavender pink
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Purple coneflower should be grown in full sun to part shade. Light shade will help it hold its color. It is relatively drought resistant. It should be divided every 4 years in the spring.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Purple coneflower BRIGHT STAR has large daisy-like blooms of bright rosy to lavender pink flowers which are borne from mid-summer to early fall. The large maroon cones are excellent for use in dried floral arrangements.
Problems:
Purple coneflower is subject to leaf spot. Japanese beetles may be a problem in areas that have this insect.
Uses:
Purple coneflower may be planted in the middle of a perennial border. It may be included in naturalized areas or in a cutting garden. It will tolerate dry conditions.
