species 367 observations

Smooth Purple Coneflower

Echinacea laevigata

Field notes

Supports All

88 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it American Sunflower Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee, Monarch 87

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Loam Clay
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.