It has a fibrous root system, rather than the long taproot and woody crown found in other native species, making it more adaptable to garden conditions, and more forgiving of dividing and transplanting. Historically used to treat snake bites, headaches, and sore throats. Purple coneflower, or Echinacea purpurea, is by far the most popular variety of coneflower. The genus Echinacea is named after the Greek word for hedgehog. Extracts of Echinacea purpurea (EP, purple coneflower) have been used traditionally in North America for the treatment of various types of infections and. Many local conservation groups and ecological landscaping companies use this species in restoration planting and other gardening purposes. Echinacea purpurea is widely renowned as a medicinal plant. Purple Coneflower is valuable to local wildlife and grows well with other native plants.
Echinacea purpurea infections, mouth and pharynx inflamma- tion, infection and for wounds and. The native range is the north-eastern United States, which is right on the border of Southern Ontario. bronchitis, fevers, colds, urinary tract. While this plant is designated by VASCAN as introduced to Ontario, it is considered a near native plant to many plant professionals in the nursery industry in Southern Ontario. Purple Coneflowers Echinacea seeds produce plants that are long-blooming from July to October. Grows nicely alongside prairie grasses and Black-Eyed Susan. Highly attractive to the Monarch butterfly and large seed heads attract small birds later in the season. The stunning blooms are long lasting throughout the summer. Grows in a variety of soil types and moistures but is intolerant of long dry periods and might begin to droop. An adaptable, easy to grow wildflower for your garden.
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