In other words, this coneflower is shaped more like a shasta daisy than a cone. Purple coneflower is hardy from zones 3 to 8 and reaches between two and four feet in height. It is attractive when mass planted with other perennials like black-eyed Susan, Russian Sage and Victoria Blue salvia. 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.