narrow-leaved purple coneflower
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narrow-leaved purple coneflower
Echinacea angustifolia
The narrow-leaved purple coneflower is a beautiful flower with bright purple petals and a spiky center. It's a favorite among butterflies and bees, making gardens lively and colorful!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The narrow-leaved purple coneflower has striking purple-pink ray petals that typically droop downwards, surrounding a prominent, spiky, dark brown central cone. Its leaves are long and slender, giving it a distinct, elegant appearance compared to other coneflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusEchinacea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Indigenous peoples traditionally chewed its roots to help with toothaches or sore throats.
Its name, 'Echinacea,' comes from a Greek word meaning 'hedgehog,' for its spiky center!
Many goldfinches love to eat the tiny seeds hidden within its tough, prickly seed heads.
This amazing plant can sprout new flowers even after wildfires pass through its home!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Drinker
narrow-leaved purple coneflower can grow a super long taproot that helps it find water deep underground to survive dry spells.
Ability
Spiky Shield
Its tough, spiky central cone helps protect seeds from hungry critters and scatters them when birds peck at it.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Bright purple petals and a nectar-rich center lure many bees and butterflies, ensuring its flowers are pollinated.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
drinks nectar from flowers
eaten by
American goldfinch
Spinus tristis
eats mature seeds from flower heads
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is narrow-leaved purple coneflower?
30-90 cm
How wide does narrow-leaved purple coneflower spread?
30-45 cm
How big are the flowers on narrow-leaved purple coneflower?
5-8 cm
When does narrow-leaved purple coneflower bloom?
Summer
Is narrow-leaved purple coneflower edible?
Yes
Is narrow-leaved purple coneflower toxic?
None
What is narrow-leaved purple coneflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is narrow-leaved purple coneflower pollinated?
Insect
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