Purple coneflower.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Perennial

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 5 bis 10 Tage

Endgröße

2 to 4 feet tall

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 8

Blütezeit

Mid summer to early fall

Pflege

Plant these in a spot that gets plenty of sun and has well draining soil. Keep an eye out for drooping leaves, which usually mean the plant is thirsty. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage the plant to keep producing flowers throughout the season.

Gießen

Water deeply once the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring to support healthy growth.

Schneiden

Remove faded flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming.

Umtopfen

Divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant vigorous.

Boden

Well draining, fertile soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

-30 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

30 bis 60%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Kinder

The sharp, prickly centers of the flower heads can be uncomfortable or scratchy for small children to handle.

Kontaktallergene

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation when handling the prickly flower centers.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals during the peak bloom period.

Essbarkeit

While often used in herbal teas, consult a professional before consuming as some people experience allergic reactions.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Large, daisy like purple flowers
• Prominent, spiky orange brown center cone
• Rough, hairy dark green leaves
• Sturdy, upright branching stems

Höhe

0,6 bis 1,2m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,6m

Blätter

dark green, deciduous

Blüten

purple, pink, 7 bis 10cm

Früchte

brown, Late fall

Häufige Probleme

• Aster yellows — A phytoplasma infection that causes distorted, green, or stunted flower growth.
• Powdery mildew — A fungal growth appearing as white dust on leaves during humid conditions.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, division

Pflanzzeit

spring, fall

Überwinterung

Leave the dried flower heads standing through the winter to provide food for birds and interest in the garden. Cut the stems back to the ground in early spring before new growth begins.

Im Kübel

They grow well in large containers, provided the pot is at least 30 centimeters deep to accommodate their taproot.

Group these with other sun loving prairie natives to create a low maintenance ecosystem that supports local pollinators.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Leuchtendes Mädchenauge — They share similar light and water needs while providing a beautiful color contrast.
• Blazing star — The vertical spikes of Liatris complement the rounded shape of the coneflowers.
• Bee Balm — Both plants are magnets for butterflies and bees in a sunny border.

Ähnliche Arten

• Echinacea pallida — It has narrower, drooping petals and blooms earlier in the season.
• Mexican hat — It shares the distinct central cone structure but features yellow petals.

Botanisches

Familie

Asteraceae

Gattung

Echinacea

Ordnung

Asterales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Central and eastern United States.

Artenschutz

It is not currently endangered, but wild populations should be harvested sustainably.

It thrives in open woodlands and prairies where it relies on deep roots to survive periods of drought.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, seed source for birds

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Nachtfalter

Verwendung

pollinator gardens, prairie restoration, cut flowers, herbal medicine

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Do I need to deadhead my coneflowers?

Deadheading can encourage a second flush of blooms, but leaving them on provides winter food for goldfinches.

Why are my coneflowers drooping?

They often droop during the hottest part of the day as a natural response to heat, but they should perk up by evening.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Echinacea is derived from the Greek word for hedgehog, describing the prickly cone, while purpurea refers to the purple color of the petals.

Gut zu wissen

• The name comes from the Greek word echinos, meaning hedgehog, referring to the spiky center.
• Native Americans used the roots to treat snakebites and various infections.
• It is one of the most popular garden perennials in North America.

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