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Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Purple Coneflower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. This species is native to parts of North America. In the right conditions, coneflower will seed out for even more. Cluster in groups of 3-5 for the most impact. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Purple coneflower can reach a height of about 2 feet, and perhaps an additional 12 to 18 inches, including its flower spikes, but each plant stays very compact in width, at only a foot or so. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application.
It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions.
#Purple coneflower winter full
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. Purple Coneflower will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. Purple Coneflower is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting birds and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season.
Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. Purple Coneflower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. Purple Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented purple daisy flowers with coppery-bronze eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. This elegant echinacea produces large purple flowers with coppery centers a perfect choice for planting in groups, along border edges, or in containers great for flower arrangements, attracts pollinators
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