When I saw this beautiful and bold flower for first time in the yard of my friend’s home, I was obsessed with the beauty of this flowering plant. I was new to this flower so that I didn’t know the name of flower. My friend saw my keenness and interest in the flowers and then she talked about the flower. Purple Coneflower , yes…. Purple Coneflower is the name of this Beautiful flower…it’s as beautiful as it’s name. Look at the flower, the pink petals along its center are making all together a Wow flower. I can spend hours with such a dazzling floruit. Like me, many pollinators are fond of the purple Coneflower. Every year it produces a good crop of blooms that usually stay for a week at least. I appreciate the fact that it’s foliage and flower are making a good meal to many living things. this is the reason, I love Coneflower the most. Believe me, it’s a Hassel free flower that love to bloom for a longer period. It’s a must try flower which will let you enjoy it’s happy colors throughout the season.
Key points : • Scientific Name : Echinacea Purpurea • Family : Asteraceae • Native area : eastern North America • Plant type : perineal plant • Height : 2 to 4 feet • Blooming season : June and October • Flowers: purple, pink, white and cone shaped, • Leaves- pinkish in color • Sun light requirements: 6 to 8 hours of sun per day • Season to plant Coneflower: spring • Soil conditions: Moist and well drained soil • Water conditions: moderate watering • Maintenance : very low • Common names : eastern purple Coneflower, Indian head, snakeroot, Echinacea, narrow leaved purple Coneflower, scurvy root, hedgehog Coneflower