Hollinshead Water-wise Garden Plants

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Photo:

Pat Kolling

Purple Coneflower

Latin Name:

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'

Taxon ID#

28 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Level:

Low

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 Sun Preference:

Full Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Average, dry to medium well drained soil. Tolerant of poor soil.

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Family:

Asteraceae

Origins:

Plant Type:

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Native to central to southeastern United States

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Dark Green

Foliage Description:

Coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Purple

Flower Description:

Showy rosy purple petals surrounding a dark cone

Fall color:

no

Fall Color Description:

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

yes

Winter Interest Description:

Dried flower heads

Mature height:

2.5-3'

Mature spread:

12-18'

Growth rate:

Fast

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

yes

Attracts Butterflies:

yes

Native Habitat:

Moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States

Attracts Birds:

yes

Cut/Dried Flowers:

yes

Photo:

Used by Wildlife:

yes

Hedge/Screen:

no

Swales:

no

Wildlife Use:

Goldfinches may eat seeds

Border:

yes

Erosion Control:

no

Windbreak:

no

Cover Structures:

no

Ground Cover:

no

Provides Shade:

no

Rock Garden:

no

Adds Texture/Movement:

no

First Bloom:

Jun

Last Bloom:

Aug

Ornamental Accent:

yes

Garden Observations:

Watch for mites: https://bygl.osu.edu/node/881

SEASONAL CARE

Spring Care:

Remove dead plant material in the spring.

Summer Care:

Deadheading encourages new bloom; watch for mites

Fall Care:

Flower heads can be left for fall/winter interest

Winter Care:

Long Term Care:

Divide when clumps become overcrowded, about every 4 years

Insect Pests:

Japanese beetles are occasional problems

Wildlife Pests:

Diseases:

Aster yellows disease

Environmental Problems:

Landscape Problems:

Care Comments:

Tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil

RESOURCES

OSU Landscape Profile:

USDA Plants:

Calscape Database:

LBJ Native Plant Database:

Missouri Botanical Garden Database:

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c600

Hollinshead Water-wise Garden Plants

Photo:

Pat Kolling

Purple Coneflower

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Latin Name:

Taxon ID#

28

MAINTENANCE

Low

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

3

Sun Preference:

Full Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Average, dry to medium well drained soil. Tolerant of poor soil.

Fertilizer Needs:

​

Recommended Mulch:

​

Family:

Origins:

Plant Type:

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Native to central to southeastern United States

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Dark Green

Foliage Description:

Coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Purple

Flower Description:

Showy rosy purple petals surrounding a dark cone

Fall color:

no

Fall Color Description:

​

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

yes

Winter Interest Description:

Dried flower heads

Mature height:

2.5-3'

Mature spread:

12-18'

Growth rate:

Fast

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

yes

Attracts Butterflies:

yes

Native Habitat:

Moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States

Attracts Birds:

yes

Cut/Dried Flowers:

yes

Photo:

​

Used by Wildlife:

yes

Hedge/Screen:

no