Wild Coneflower is a frost-hardy perennial that brings reliable color to gardens from early summer through late fall, with purple petals radiating from golden-orange centers. Hardy from zones 3 to 3, it reaches 30 to 36 inches tall and thrives in full sun with moderate water, making it drought-tolerant once established. This native beauty attracts pollinators effortlessly and resists deer browsing, asking little in return except well-draining soil and space to spread.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-3
36in H x 24in W
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Purple-petaled blooms arrive in June and persist through November, providing months of color when many gardens fade. Pollinators visit it constantly, while deer leave it entirely alone. Once established, it handles drought with grace and requires minimal fussing, making it a genuinely low-maintenance perennial that earns its place year after year.
Wild Coneflower is grown primarily as an ornamental perennial, valued for its long blooming season and ability to attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects to garden spaces. The flowers are often left standing through fall and winter to provide seed and visual interest in dormant gardens.
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Sow seeds indoors in late winter at 60 to 65°F, planting at a depth of 1/8 inch. An optional moist stratification period at 40°F for 3 to 4 weeks may boost germination rates, though it is not required. Expect sprouting in 14 to 21 days.
Transplant seedlings to the garden after the last spring frost, spacing them 1 inch apart. Harden off plants gradually to adjust them to outdoor conditions before final planting.
Direct sow seeds in earliest spring or in late summer to fall, pressing them lightly into soil at a depth of 1/8 inch.
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