a white flower with orange-green center on a lime-green stem

purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea 'Finale White'

Also Known As - echinacea,purple coneflower,purple coneflower

The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Finale White') is an amazing flowering perennial that will add visual interest to any garden. It is aptly named as the coneflower blooms with large, beautiful, fragrant flowers in shades of white, tinged with purple-gray around its cone-shaped centers. Its flowers are beautiful, and are generally blooming from midsummer into early autumn, and will give your garden ongoing color between the seasons. But purple coneflowers offer more than just beauty, they areeasy to care for and attract beneficial insects such as butterflies and bees while deterring deer and other pests. Their deep roots also help lock in soil moisture, making them an essential part of any sustainable garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Purplish pink Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky

Fruits:

white Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,white

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

For best results, water Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Finale White') at least once a week, and more often if the soil is extremely dry. Be sure to water the soil, not the leaves, as too much water on the leaves can cause rot. Water deeply and slowly so that the water reaches the roots, rather than just the surface of the soil. During hot, dry weather, increase watering to twice a week, and water more if needed. Depending on the size of the plant, containers will need more frequent watering than larger gardens. Keep an eye out for wilting or drooped leaves, as they are an indication that the plant needs watering.

sunlight

Purple coneflowers prefer full sun, with 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, particularly in the morning. They can tolerate partial shade, but the stems may be weak and the plants may fail to bloom, or produce fewer flowers than if located in a sunnier spot. Morning sun is best since intense afternoon sun can dry out the soil and damage the plants’ blossoms.

pruning

As a general guide, Purple Coneflower should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before new growth appears. Pruning can help to encourage a bushier plant and remove any spent blooms from the previous season. To do this, simply cut off any dead or dying stems at the base, leaving just a few leaves at the top of each stem to encourage regrowth. Pruning can also be done in late summer, to remove any long, straggly stems that have shot up and away from the plant. Cut these back to a manageable size, leaving a few leaves at the end of the stems to encourage branching. If you wish to shape the plant, this is the time to trim any straggly side shoots or overly long stems. Always prune at a 45-degree angle, and take no more than 1-third of the plant’s height when shaping.