{"product_id":"purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea","title":"Purple Coneflower","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eEchinacea purpurea \u003c\/i\u003e(Zones 3-8) is a rugged, long-blooming native that anchors the summer garden with its iconic pinkish-purple rays and orange-bronze cones. Unlike many short-lived cultivars, this straight species is a resilient perennial that holds its structural integrity throughout the heat and humidity of a North Carolina summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis is a high-traffic pollinator hub. During the summer, the wide, flat blooms provide an ideal landing platform for Monarchs, Swallowtails, and a massive variety of native bees. For the Homegrown National Park® gardener, the value extends into winter; the dried cones are packed with oil-rich seeds that are a primary winter food source for\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esongbirds. Leaving the stalks standing provides both a natural bird feeder and nesting sites for native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e While it thrives in full sun, it is one of the few coneflowers that can tolerate part shade without losing its vigor. It is a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"150\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eClay Specialist\u003c\/b\u003e that handles our regional red clay with ease, provided it isn't in a standing bog. Its fibrous root system makes it a more adaptable garden resident than other coneflowers, allowing it to be divided or moved with high success. Once established, it is remarkably deer-resistant and stays sturdy through intense Piedmont summers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47949240008918,"sku":"EcPu-PT-2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47949240041686,"sku":"EcPu-QT-2026","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_echi-purp-spec11-001.jpg?v=1773693910","url":"https:\/\/thegoodplantco.com\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea","provider":"The Good Plant Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}