Narrow-Leaved Coneflower

Narrow-Leaved Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia)

Narrow-Leaved Coneflower is a resilient, drought-tolerant native perennial with striking pale pink to purple flowers and a distinctive spiky cone. Perfect for sunny, well-drained landscapes, this coneflower supports critical pollinators and provides seeds for wildlife. With deep roots that enhance soil stability, it thrives in dry prairies, meadows, and xeriscapes, making it an ideal addition to naturalized or low-maintenance gardens.

Key Characteristics:

• Essential Pollinator Plant: Narrow-Leaved Coneflower attracts a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and the endangered Rusty-Patched Bumblebee. Its summer blooms provide vital nectar during peak pollinator activity, helping sustain species like the Monarch butterfly.

• Bird-Friendly Seed Source: After the flowers fade, the seed heads remain, offering food for songbirds such as goldfinches. This plant provides an excellent food source through fall and winter, supporting local bird populations during colder months.

• Medicinal Uses: Traditionally, the roots of Narrow-Leaved Coneflower have been used in herbal medicine for their immune-boosting properties. Native American tribes brewed the roots into teas and tinctures to treat colds, infections, and respiratory conditions.

• Drought-Tolerant and Soil Stabilizer: Its deep taproot system not only makes this coneflower highly drought-tolerant but also stabilizes soil in dry, rocky areas. It’s perfect for xeriscaping, prairie restoration, and erosion control in sunny locations with poor soil.

• Perfect for Meadows and Pollinator Gardens: Ideal for prairie plantings, pollinator gardens, and sunny borders, Narrow-Leaved Coneflower pairs beautifully with grasses and other native wildflowers. Its height and vibrant blooms add texture and color to naturalized landscapes.

Product Details:

• Native Range: Central North America
• Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, dry to medium
• Mature Height: 1-2 feet
• Bloom Time: Summer (June to August)
• Bloom Color: Pale pink to purple
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8

Narrow-Leaved Coneflower is a beautiful, wildlife-friendly addition to your garden, supporting pollinators, stabilizing soil, and offering medicinal benefits.