Coneflower - Purple

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Coneflower - Purple

The Echinacea ‘Purple Coneflower’, Echinacea purpurea, is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful lavender to purple daisy-like flowers. Coneflowers produce large, fragrant flowers bloom from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. With its dark green foliage, Echinacea ‘Purple Coneflower’ stands 3’ high with a plant spread of 18-24”. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It hass been reported that Echinacea increases immune function, reduces the effects of colds and flu’s, fight off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. ... get more information

 

Grass - Mexican Feather The Grass 'Mexican Feather Grass' Stipa tenuissima', is a beautiful mounded ornamental grass. It's Needle-like flexible leaves form dense, bright green clumps. The flowers are silky awns that appear in June and change from green to gold as they mature. It has shown cold-hardiness and also is a trooper in the sweltering hot summer. This is an environmentally friendly grass with virtually no pests or diseases. Spectacular when backlit at night, they are striking alone, or in large masses or drifts.

Coneflower - Purple