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Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower

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  • 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:
ECHPE

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

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

6 Reviews - Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower Show Reviews

  • 5
    Butterfly...

    Posted by Raymond Lee on Sep 08, 2023

    The plants (3) arrived in excellent condition and seem to be acclimating very well. Plant Addicts does a great job of packing and shipping plants.

  • 5
    Butterfly “Purple Emperor” cone flower

    Posted by Unknown on Jun 13, 2021

    Thrilled with my order. Plants arrived well packaged, strong and healthy, and even had buds. Will continue to order from Plant Addicts. Their customer service is the best!

  • 5
    Cone...

    Posted by Judie Papadakis on Sep 30, 2020

    They arrived in solid packaging. They were healthy and remain healthy now. They have not grown enough to bloom but they are strong . Looking forward to what they produce in spring . Check back then .

  • 1
    Butterfly 'Purple Emperor'...

    Posted by Diana Price on Aug 19, 2020

    Butterfly 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower

  • 5
    Found the Perennial I...

    Posted by Kristen Johnson on May 21, 2020

    Healthy and the species coneflower I wanted. Responsive customer service.

  • 5
    wonderful plants

    Posted by Mary Jobe on Apr 05, 2019

    I just love echinacea and this plant is doing just great in my garden!