This perennial reaches a height of around 2 feet, grows in shade to full sun, and blooms from April through June. With deadheading and a little extra water, it can continue to bloom all summer. Is often used in garden landscapes and is one of the very best plants to attract butterflies. Will last for a week or longer as a cut flower if you refresh the water regularly.
It likes well drained soils of sand, loam, clay, or limestone. Purple Coneflower is one of the very best plants to attract butterflies. It is also important species to add into any tall-grass prairie restoration. Seed can be sown in fall or spring.