white flowers with orange-green center, lime stems and leaves

purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea 'Fragrant Angel'

Also Known As - echinacea,purple coneflower,purple coneflower

The gorgeous purple coneflower, or Echinacea purpurea 'Fragrant Angel', is a must-have for the garden. Sun-loving and long-blooming, it's an absolute delight. Its daisy-like blooms with purplish-pink petals surrounding a brown cone are accentuated by its long, thin leaves. It's also highlighted by its beautiful, fragrant scent; the flowers have been described as smelling like licorice and bubblegum. Perfect for adding a pop of colour to summer gardens, the purple coneflower is an amazing addition.

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:

purple,pink,white Fruits In Autumn Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The purple coneflower needs regular watering. Water it deeply and thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch, about once to twice a week depending on the weather. Water it in the morning so the plant leaves have time to dry off before the cooler evening temperatures. During the hot, dry days of summer, the plant may require more frequent watering. Make sure the soil never becomes completely dry, as this can negatively impact the plant’s health. If water runs off after a few minutes, spread it around the base of the plant to give adequate coverage. Once established, the plant can be quite drought tolerant, so limit watering in the fall and reduce it even further in the winter.

sunlight

For best flowering and growth, purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Fragrant Angel') requires full sun, which is defined as 6 or more hours of direct light daily. During hot summer days, the sun should be filtered with light shade. Morning sun is best, as it will help the flowers dry off after the morning dew. Too much afternoon sun can cause the flowers and foliage to wilt.

pruning

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Fragrant Angel') should be pruned in late spring or early summer, just after it finishes blooming. Pruning can involve removing the spent flower heads to promote reblooming, as well as cutting back the foliage to 3-4 inches above the ground. This will encourage fresh foliage and more blooms in the late summer. After the second flush of blooms, prune the plant back again, leaving it slightly shorter than in the spring. This will promote fuller clusters of flowers and keep the plant from becoming leggy.