Echinacea - Prairie Coneflower

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Coneflowers will grow in a variety of conditions. This Coneflower is used by Native Americans to treat snakebites and other maladies. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. Prairie Coneflower Echinacea will perform in full sun or light shade. In very hot summer climates, provide some afternoon shade. They make excellent cut flowers and borders. It is an easy to care for North American Native Wild Flower. Well drained soil is a must for Echinacea Coneflowers as they cannot withstand standing water. The Echinacea Prairie Coneflower, 'Echinacea angustifolia', is a more potent narrow leaf species of Purple Coneflower and is used for its suspected medicinal value. The 1 to 2 inch flowers have pink drooping petals with large cone-like dark purple centers. It is long lived ah has a relatively long bloom period of 30 to 60 days. ... more info

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