Echinacea purpurea 'Leuchtstern'

Common name: purple coneflower
Trade name: BRIGHT STAR
Type:
Herbaceous perennial
USDA hardiness zones:
3-8

Purple coneflower BRIGHT STAR has large daisy-like blooms of bright rosy to lavender pink flowers which are borne from mid-summer to early fall. The large maroon cones are excellent for use in dried floral arrangements.

  • Full sun to part shade
  • Dry to medium
  • Low

Purple coneflower should be grown in full sun to part shade. Light shade will help it hold its color. It is relatively drought resistant. It should be divided every 4 years in the spring.

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