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 24,459
Common name: Coneflower
Zone: 4 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 15-18″ x 12-16″
Flower color: Magenta
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer:
Features: Native, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, best sellers, container plants
Uses: Border, cottage gardening, massing, naturalizing, specimen, wildflower
