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Echinacea purpurea ‘Bright Star’ (Purple coneflower)

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Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea ‘Bright Star’ eh-kih-NAY-shah per-per-EE-ah

Common Name: Purple coneflower Synonyms: 'Leuchtstern' Genus: Echinacea

This native meadow derivative with daisy-like flowers blooms from early summer into early autumn. 'Bright Star' has prominent, copper-orange central cones surrounded by red-purple ray petals (to 5 inches across), and grows to less than 3 feet tall.
Noteworthy characteristics: Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds in winter if cones are left on plant.
Care: Grow in deep, well-drained soil in full sun. It is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity, and poor soils. Cut back stems to promote more flowering and reduce excessive self-seeding. Deadheading prolongs flowering.
Propagation: Sow seed at 55°F degrees in spring. Divide clumps in spring every 3 to 4 years. Take root cuttings from autumn to early winter.
Problems: Leaf miners, powdery mildew, bacterial spots, and gray mold. Vine weevils may feed on roots.

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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate Grower
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Low
Tolerance	Drought Tolerant
Characteristics	Attracts Birds; Attracts Butterflies; Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time	Early Fall; Early Summer; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color	Orange/ Salmon Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; Red Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Naturalizing
Style	Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Perennials

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