a pink flower with orange-red center, a brown bud; and green leaves with light-green veins and midribs

purple coneflower

Echinacea 'Raspberry Tart'

The Purple Coneflower (Echinacea 'Raspberry Tart') is a beautiful sight to behold. Its deep purple petals stretching out around a vibrant orange-ish cone create a stunning contrast that will make a colorful statement in any garden. The petals are edible and make a delicious addition to salads, and it attracts butterflies and other pollinators. It is a hardy plant that blooms from the end of summer through autumn, so it will be a colorful addition to any garden for months. Plus, the coneflower is easy to grow and doesn't need much maintenance, making it a great choice for the busy gardener.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Root Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Rasberry rays with orange-brown center disk Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Purple coneflower should be watered deeply and infrequently. During the growing season, aim to water your plant about twice a week. Water thoroughly until excess water begins to drain out of the bottom of the pot. In hotter months, you may need to water more often to keep the soil slightly moist. During colder months, when the plant is dormant, decrease your waterings to about once a week. Be sure to monitor the soil moisture and adjust your watering schedule accordingly.

sunlight

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea 'Raspberry Tart') does best in full sun, meaning 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. If grown in too much shade, these coneflowers will get leggy and won't flower as much. During the spring and summer months, direct sunlight should be given to the plants from the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the fall and winter months, when days are shorter, the plant should receive only 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight, starting as early as 8 a.m. and ending as late as 4 p.m.

pruning

Purple coneflower (Echinacea 'Raspberry Tart') should be pruned once a year, after the flowers fade, usually in late summer or fall. To keep the plant balanced and tidy, you can remove up to about 1-third of the old flowering shoots, cutting them down to the base of the plant. If the plant is getting too tall or the stems are getting too leggy, then it may help to trim back some of the extra height, or remove a few of the older stems. This should be done during active growth in the late spring or summer months.