Purple coneflower.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 5 a 10 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 4 feet tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 8

Floración

Mid summer to early fall

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

Remove faded flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming.

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-30 a 35°C

Humedad

30 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

0,6 a 1,2m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

dark green, deciduous

Flores

purple, pink, 7 a 10cm

Frutos

brown, Late fall

Problemas frecuentes

• 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.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, fall

Cuidados en invierno

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.

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• Susana de ojos negros — 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.

Especies parecidas

• 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.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Echinacea

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central and eastern United States.

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, seed source for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

pollinator gardens, prairie restoration, cut flowers, herbal medicine

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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.

Bueno saberlo

• 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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