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Sign up freeEchinacea purpurea
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Bees
Bumblebees
Butterflies
Pest controlLong-lived North American native. Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Leave seed heads in winter for birds. Spreads by self-seeding over time.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Ladybirds, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Spider mites on neighbouring plants.
Well-draining, average — tolerates drought and clay
Rudbeckia hirta
flowerA fellow Asteraceae — similar growing habits to Purple Coneflower
