Echinacea
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea angustifolia, the narrow-leaved purple coneflower or blacksamson echinacea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America, where it is widespread across much of the Great Plains of central Canada and the central United States, with additional populations in surrounding regions. E. angustifolia is a perennial herb with spindle-shaped taproots that are often branched.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Echinacea angustifolia |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 1-2 ft |
| Bloom time | Jun-Jul |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Soil | Sand, loam |
| Wildlife value | Narrow-leaved coneflower of dry prairie; seed for goldfinches |
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- Ernie (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Photo by David J. Stang (CC BY-SA 4.0)