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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 Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-1.5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 12-16 Inches
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Purple
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Deep Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower
- Botanical Name
- Echinacea hybrid USPP 24,459
- Brand
- Proven Selections
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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