Echinacea purpurea ~ Purple Coneflower birds A cone-like fruiting head appears

A cone-like fruiting head appears at the tip of the stems containing spores

Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil

IMAGES: Photo by Proven Winners

The mother Rosset(hen) spreads out with horizontal stems to seed offsets (chicks)

IMAGES: Photoset by cultivar413

Echinacea purpurea ~ Purple Coneflower birds A cone-like fruiting head appearsPurple Coneflower is a coarse, hairy native perennial with an upright clumping habit with strong stems that do not need staking. The dark green foliage is broadly lance shaped. Purple Coneflower has showy daisy like purple coneflowers with downward arching petals with an orange center cone that blooms throughout summer. The long lasting flowers are a nectar favorite and attract several butterflies and bees, while spent stems will stay erect and