
Coneflower - Narrow-Leaved Purple (Echinacea angustifolia)
Narrow-Leaved Purple Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) $12.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (June-August) • Colors: Light pink to purple • Flower Size: 2-3 inch blooms ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, tolerates clay • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Essential food source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Host plant • Birds: Winter seed source 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Moderate water until established • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Provides food for birds 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Little Bluestem Prairie Dropseed Butterfly Weed Native Sages ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Traditional medicinal plant • Drought tolerant • Long-lived perennial • Deep taproot • Native prairie species 💚 Finding N