Echinacea augustifolia (Narrow-leaved purple cone flower)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusEchinacea
Speciesaugustifolia
CategoryPerennials
OriginEastern United States

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-35)
Temperature (°F)-40 - (-30)
Height1.5 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeExcellent for use in herbaceous and cut flower borders.
PropagationPropagate by seed, division, and root cuttings.
CultivationVery hardy, but should be planted in full sun in a well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSimple stems that are hairy below.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are lanceolate, growing to 15 x 1.5 cm.
Flower DescriptionSolitary capitula to 15 cm in diameter with ray florets to 2.5 cm, drooping, light purple or rose-pink.

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