Echinacea

Echinacea (coneflower) is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that attracts butterflies and bees. It thrives in full sun and poor soil, and blooms for months.

Echinacea

Growing conditions

Echinacea purpurea

Full Sun

Well-draining, average to poor soil

2–4 ft tall

Care

Echinacea (coneflower) is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that attracts butterflies and bees. It thrives in full sun and poor soil, and blooms for months.

Echinacea is generally safe but can cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to the daisy family.