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Echinacea augustifolia


Narrow-leaved purple cone flower




Origin:  Eastern United States
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Echinacea
Species
augustifolia
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-40 - (-35)
Temperature (°F)
-40 - (-30)
Height
1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
Landscape
Excellent for use in herbaceous and cut flower borders.
Cultivation
Very hardy, but should be planted in full sun in a well-drained soil.
Bark/Stem Description
Simple stems that are hairy below.
Leaf Description
Leaves are lanceolate, growing to 15 x 1.5 cm.
Flower Description
Solitary capitula to 15 cm in diameter with ray florets to 2.5 cm, drooping, light purple or rose-pink.
Notable Specimens
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate by seed, division, and root cuttings.
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