- Coneflower
Botanical name: echinacea
Average Size at Maturity: 1 – 5 ft in height and a 4 – 20 in spread
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Bloom Time: summer/fall
Flower Color: pink/purple/white/brown/red/orange/yellow
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: reaches maturity in about 4 years
Pruning needs: prune in the late winter before new growth begins to emerge
Landscape Use: great shrub backdrop or bed border under larger shrubs or trees
Light Needs: 6 hours of light a day
Special Feature: attracts butterflies
Water Needs: at least an inch of water weekly
Fertilizing needs: use 6-4-5 once a year in the early fall
