Echinacea purpurea Little GiantPurple coneflower
Family:Asteraceae
common name:Purple coneflower
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: June - August
Bloom Color: Reddish-purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. This is an adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). Plants usually rebloom without deadheading, however prompt removal of spent flowers improves general appearance. This plant does not produce viable seed.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
慙ittle Giant?is a dwarf purple coneflower that grows to only 16?tall, but still produces large flowers. It features fragrant, daisy-like coneflowers (to 5?diameter) with reddish-purple rays and large, pin cushion-like, dark orange central cones. Flowers bloom from June to August with some sporadic later bloom. Lanceolate, dark green leaves (3-6?long). The dead flower stems will remain erect well into winter and, if flower heads are not removed, are often visited by goldfinches looking for seed. Echinacea comes from the Greek word 揺chinos?meaning hedgehog in reference to the flower抯 spiny center cone. U.S. Plant Patent Pending (PPAF).
Problems:
No known serious insect or disease problems. Japanese beetle, powdery mildew and leaf spot are occasional problems.
Uses:
Border fronts or beds. Part shade areas of open woodland gardens. Containers.
