Echinacea angustifolia (Narrow-leaf Coneflower) is a hardy perennial that thrives in dry, well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Growing up to 28 inches tall, it features pinkish-lavender flowers with drooping petals around a dark, spiny cone, blooming from May to July. This drought-tolerant plant is an excellent addition to prairie gardens and attracts butterflies as a nectar source. Echinacea angustifolia has historical medicinal uses and is still used today to support the immune system and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Scientific Name: Echinacea angustifolia
Origin: Central U.S. and parts of Canada
Height: Up to 28 inches
Spread: 18-24 inches
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs: Low
USDA Zones: 3-8
Bloom Dates: May-July
Larval Host: Silvery Checkerspot butterfly, Wavy-lined Emerald moth
