- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Height 15-18 Inches Tall
- Spread 12-16 Inches Wide
A perfectly proportionate coneflower. This drought tolerant plant produces large and fragrant blooms. Pollinators love the Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower. It has a rich magenta color that turns pink as the blooms age. This is a sturdy coneflower that is resistant to deer.
Foliage for the Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower is upright and forms in a bush like habit. It has a deep green color with the garden height reaching fifteen to eighteen inches. The flowers are fragrant and a beautiful magenta purple. This coneflower stays relatively compact and will reach a spread of twelve to sixteen inches. Bloom season for this coneflower is mid through late summer. Use in mass planting or border planting. The Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower makes stunning cut or dried flowers and looks great in containers.
Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower Care
This plant loves the sun and the heat. Plant in full sun where it is warm, for best results. It will tolerate very light shade. The Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower will tolerate different Ph levels and varying soil types. However, soil should have good drainage. Water needs are average but, it is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize yearly in the spring with an organic fertilizer. Deadheading will improve appearance and help to encourage a better flowering season.
Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower Spacing
Spacing for the Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower is twelve to sixteen inches, center on center. Container size should be three to five-gallons.
Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 1 - 1.5 Feet |
| Mature Width: 12 - 16 Inches |
| Plant Spacing: 12 - 16 Inches |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Shade: Magenta Purple |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer to Early Fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Deep Green |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought, Salt |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Uses: Border Plant, Containers, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Echinacea hybrid USPP 24,459 |
- SKU:
- ECHPEQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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