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Plant Name:
Bush's Purple Coneflower
Scientific Name:
Echinacea paradoxa 'Bush's Seed'
Description:
Bush's Purple Coneflower is a native perennial wildflower with yellow to orange-yellow petals and a large brownish-purple cone-shaped center. It is a unique color variation of the more commonly seen purple coneflower.
Habitat:
Prairies, meadows, open fields
Fauna:
Bush's Purple Coneflower attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other insects. It provides a nectar source and serves as a host plant for certain butterfly species. The plant's seeds are also a food source for birds.
Growing Conditions:
Bush's Purple Coneflower prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant once established.
Uses:
Bush's Purple Coneflower is often used in wildflower gardens, prairie restorations, and natural landscapes. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used in herbal remedies.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Bush's Purple Coneflower is a cultivar developed by Dr. Richard Lighty, a plant breeder from the University of
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