Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) shade it drops its leaves in

it drops its leaves in the winter and new leaves emerge shortly after

It is also a honey plant

Loosen exterior roots gently

The violet flowers are followed by orange fruits that stay attached to the plant for many months

preferably in a spot where the soil will not be dry for extended periods

Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) shade it drops its leaves inPurple Coneflower is a delightful and somewhat iconic perennial that most of us can identify. Its purple flowers are showy, long blooming, and the seeds are eaten by birds such as finches. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and bees love the flowers. The blooms make good cut flowers. Purple Coneflower prefers full to part sun and is best grown in moist to medium conditions in well draining soil. Fall is the best time for planting purple