‘Purple Emperor’ Coneflower

Description

Purple lovers rejoice; ‘Purple Emperor’ coneflower (an Echinacea hybrid) puts on a beautiful summertime blooming display next to your hydrangea shrubs! This coneflower variety is tidy and low-maintenance, making it a staple in sunny gardens. ‘Purple Emperor’ brings pollinator value to your hydrangea garden, with bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds loving their cheery, fragrant flowers. It’s also long-blooming, showcasing rich magenta blooms for over three months.

Details:Botanical name: Echinacea x ‘Purple Emperor’Patent : USPP 24,459Common name: ConeflowerZone: 4 – 8Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)Height x width: 15-18″ x 12-16″Flower color: MagentaFoliage color: GreenSeason of Interest: Summer-fallBloom time: Midsummer, late summer:Features: Native, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, best sellers, container plantsUses: Border, cottage gardening, massing, naturalizing, specimen, wildflower