paradoxa, that has a similar flower structure but the petals are deep yellow. Another “wild” Echinacea offered in the natives trade is Bush's Coneflower, E. Their purple petals make a nice contrast to the yellow of black. Often grown along with black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) are another favorite of both pollinators and birds, for the same reasons nectar and pollen for the bees and butterflies, seeds for the birds. It is similar to our native Echinacea angustifolia ( Narrow-leaved Purple Coneflower), which has shorter, broader ray petals and a slightly smaller stature overall. Purple Coneflower Soul-mate of Black-eyed Susan. It is not native to Minnesota but grows well here and is fairly common in roadside restoration plantings. Stems may be green or purple tinged, rarely branched.Ī native of eastern dry prairie, Pale Purple Coneflower is not common in the nursery trade but is widely offered in the native plant trade. These seeds usually bloom in their second yearand youll be amazed when they explode with color that contrasts perfectly with your purple echinacea. Stems and leaves are hairy and rough to the touch. Dont worry if you dont see many black-eyed Susans in your first year after planting. Edges are toothless and there are 3 distinct veins along the length. Lower leaves are long and narrow, to 8 inches long, ½ to 1 inch wide, on long stalks, becoming smaller and stalkless as they ascend the stem. Leaves are mostly basal, with stem leaves widely spaced and alternately attached on the lower half of the stem. In the center is a large round reddish brown disk covered in tiny brown disk flowers with white pollen. Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a popular perennial in Zones 3-9. Petals grow out and up, hanging down with maturity. Flowers are single on end of stout hairy stem, with 15-20 purplish pink to nearly white rays (petals), each 1½ to 3 inches long and less than ¼ inch wide, with three notched teeth at the tips.
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