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Perennial · Asteraceae family

Purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Full sun to part shade 2 ft 11⅜ in–3 ft 11¼ in × 1 ft 3¾ in–1 ft 11⅝ in Flowers July–September to −90 °F
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In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
Size2 ft 11⅜ in–3 ft 11¼ in
spacing 15 in
FlowersJuly–September
PlantingMarch–May, September–November
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

neutral soil
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averageloamyhumus-rich

Watering

drought tolerant once establishedless when it rains

Frost

−90 °F
no winter protectiondies back in winter, regrows in spring

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in2 ft 11⅜ in–3 ft 11¼ inspread 1 ft 3¾ in–1 ft 11⅝ in
2 ft 11⅜ in–3 ft 11¼ in× spread 1 ft 3¾ in–1 ft 11⅝ in

Plant 15 in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July–September · pink, purple, white, red, orange or green

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–May, September–November

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March–May

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
balanced fertilizercompost or mulch
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

Aster yellows

Medium riskdiseasesource covers the whole genus

What you will see

Distorted green flowers, yellowing and twisted leaves.

The source says: all three Echinacea species are susceptible.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Watch for leafhoppers (vectors).
    • Healthy planting material.
  2. By hand as soon as it is foundThere is no cure: dig up and destroy affected plants (not on the compost).
Aster yellowsdiseaseMedium risk

What you will see

Distorted green flowers, yellowing and twisted leaves.

The source says: all three Echinacea species are susceptible.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Watch for leafhoppers (vectors).
    • Healthy planting material.
  2. By hand as soon as it is foundThere is no cure: dig up and destroy affected plants (not on the compost).

Gray mold

Botrytis cinerea
Medium riskdiseasesource covers the whole genus
More about this problem

What you will see

Gray fuzzy mold on dying parts, rot of buds and stems.

The source says: it is among the perennials susceptible to gray mold.

When to look

All year

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove dead leaves and spent flowers.
    • Adequate spacing and ventilation of the planting.
  2. By hand as soon as it appearsRemove affected parts and do not leave plant debris lying around.
Gray molddisease · all yearMedium risk

What you will see

Gray fuzzy mold on dying parts, rot of buds and stems.

The source says: it is among the perennials susceptible to gray mold.

When to look

All year

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove dead leaves and spent flowers.
    • Adequate spacing and ventilation of the planting.
  2. By hand as soon as it appearsRemove affected parts and do not leave plant debris lying around.
More about this problem

Leafhoppers

pestsource covers the whole genus
More about this problem

What you will see

Pale dots on leaves, tiny hopping insects on the undersides of leaves.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Regularly check the undersides of leaves.
    • Encourage natural enemies.
  2. By hand when foundA strong jet of water washes off some of the insects.
  3. Gentle spray in a heavy infestationPotassium soap or plant oil according to the label.
Leafhopperspest

What you will see

Pale dots on leaves, tiny hopping insects on the undersides of leaves.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Regularly check the undersides of leaves.
    • Encourage natural enemies.
  2. By hand when foundA strong jet of water washes off some of the insects.
  3. Gentle spray in a heavy infestationPotassium soap or plant oil according to the label.
More about this problem
Root and crown rot

Root and crown rot

diseasesource covers the whole genus
More about this problem

What you will see

Softening of the crown and roots; the plant wilts and browns despite watering.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Free-draining soil, no waterlogging (especially in winter).
    • Do not plant too deep.
  2. By hand at the first symptomsDig up the affected plant; improve the soil with drainage; do not replant in the same place.
Root and crown rotdisease

What you will see

Softening of the crown and roots; the plant wilts and browns despite watering.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Free-draining soil, no waterlogging (especially in winter).
    • Do not plant too deep.
  2. By hand at the first symptomsDig up the affected plant; improve the soil with drainage; do not replant in the same place.
More about this problem
Powdery mildews

Powdery mildews

diseasesource covers the whole genus
More about this problem

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and stems; leaves curl and dry out.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Sunny, airy position; not in a still spot against a wall.
    • Do not overdo nitrogen (lush young leaves are more susceptible).
    • Water at the roots, not on the leaves.
  2. By hand as soon as the first symptoms appearQuickly cut out affected shoots and burn them or take them away (not to the compost).
  3. Gentle spray at the start of infectionSulphur or fatty acids (potassium soap) according to the label.
  4. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only in a heavy attackA product authorized in your country against powdery mildew.
Powdery mildewsdisease · from spring onwards

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and stems; leaves curl and dry out.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Sunny, airy position; not in a still spot against a wall.
    • Do not overdo nitrogen (lush young leaves are more susceptible).
    • Water at the roots, not on the leaves.
  2. By hand as soon as the first symptoms appearQuickly cut out affected shoots and burn them or take them away (not to the compost).
  3. Gentle spray at the start of infectionSulphur or fatty acids (potassium soap) according to the label.
  4. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only in a heavy attackA product authorized in your country against powdery mildew.
More about this problem
Sources (6)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

Chinese peony

Chinese peony

1 ft 5¾ in–2 ft 5½ in
✓flowers May–June
✓lower — for the front
European columbine

European columbine

1 ft 5¾ in–2 ft 11⅜ in
✓flowers May–June
✓lower — for the front
Japanese barberry

Japanese barberry

1 ft 11⅝ in–4 ft 11 in
✓flowers May–June
✓taller — for the back

Ready-made Studio combinations with this plant

Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised garden bed with it already planted.

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Bee pasture — catmintBee pasture — woodland sageBee pasture — purple coneflowerBee pasture — Southern Globe ThistleBee pasture — bloody cranesbill
Bee pastureA blue and pink mix of catmint, salvia and coneflower that feeds bees from May to September.Open in the Studio
Cutting bed — garden cosmosCutting bed — Common zinniaCutting bed — purple coneflowerCutting bed — Chinese peony
Cutting bedAnnual cosmos and zinnias with coneflower and peony — flowers for the vase from June to October.Open in the Studio

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does purple coneflower flower?

In July–September; the flowers are pink, purple, white, red, orange or green.

Does purple coneflower tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does purple coneflower need?

At maturity 1 ft 3¾ in–1 ft 11⅝ in wide and 2 ft 11⅜ in–3 ft 11¼ in tall; recommended spacing 15 in.

Aster yellows — what can you do?

Watch for leafhoppers (vectors). There is no cure: dig up and destroy affected plants (not on the compost).

Leafhoppers — what can you do?

Regularly check the undersides of leaves. A strong jet of water washes off some of the insects.

Sources (19) Checked 24 October 2026

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