Combine with purple fountain grass for a real showy display. If your garden club members see this, they will think you went to some specialized training program during your vacation. Purple coneflowers perform best in sun or partial shade. It generates a tap roots, which enables it to withstand dry conditions in gardens, so place it in a well-drained site. They attract butterflies like the Painted Lady, and birds eat their seeds, so the plants are suitable for landscapes dedicated to wildlife.
Purple coneflowers are great as cut flowers.
If you let one get past its prime, simply pick the petals off and use the brown cone in the vase. Don't throw the arrangement away when you're finished. Let the flowers dry completely and then scatter the seeds around for a denser planting. If you are buying transplants next year, select healthy green plants that are not yet in bloom. They will reach peak bloom in midsummer and bloom until the first freeze.