Name/Title
Purple ConeflowerEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0009Description
These pressed Purple Coneflower shows a flattened center surrounded by drooping pink-purple petals. The way it has been preserved highlights the spiky center and the rough leaves on the stem. The flower has been carefully attached to special paper and is safely stored in a sealed holder to keep it protected.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Asteraceae (Aster Family)Genus
EchinaceaSpecies
purpureaCommon Name
Purple ConeflowerGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
low to mediumGrowth Rate
mediumLight/Sun Exposure
Full SunSoil Type
well-drained; tolerates poor soilSoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 3–9Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
rough, lanceolate leavesBloom
Bloom Colors
purple-pinkFlowering Season
summer–early fallNotes
seed heads feed finches; good cut flowerMaintenance
Pruning
cut back in late winterDeadheading
optional (leave seed for wildlife)Shearing
not necessaryNotes
drought tolerant; long-livedPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
aster yellows; leaf spotTreatment Notes
remove symptomatic plants; sanitationPropagation
Propagation Type
seed; divisionNotes
divide every 3–4 yearsAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026