Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)Attracts butterflies in large numbers Hummingbirds thrive on the sweet nectar Finches crave its seed in the fall Long blooming and a colorful cut flower Drought tolerant once established Looks terrific planted with native grasses Echinacea purpurea is one of the great butterfly magnets of the native perennial garden. Coneflowers are easy to grow in average to dry, well drained soils. Flowers with large orange gold spiky centers and strong reflexed

Multi-stemmed

It loves full sun or partial sun and will thrive in a well drained soil area

Explosion of neon pinkish-red flowers in early May

Hardiness Zone 5-8 Height 8-12 in Spread 16-20 in

Its deer-resistance is a major perk to this bright beauty

The shaded woodland garden is one of the toughest spots in the landscape to find plants that will thrive but

Award winner Mid-to-late summer bloomer Pollinator attractor Pennsylvania Horticultural Society bestowed ‘Summer Beauty’ with the Gold Metal Award

places where native plants never seem to find a home

Delicate pink and white flowers in spring

Evergreen Deer resistant Salt tolerant Fast growing Glossy foliage Hardy Attractive year-round Great for hedging This is an improved

Plumes mature to tan seed heads in late fall as the foliage fades to shades of yellow and beige

White flowers in spring Bright red berries in fall and winter Evergreen Glossy green foliage Winter interest Weed-suppressing groundcover Drought and wind resistant Such perfection