Purple Coneflowers
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While the simple and sturdy Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is native to the eastern United States, it's summer beauty makes it one of the most popular summer garden plants across North America.
The plants are drought tolerant and can grow three feet tall in sunny, well drained soil.
With some simple care such as strategic removal of a few flower heads in bloom for indoor flower beauty, the plant will regenerate new blooms throughout the summer.
Many garden plants are started from seed and starter plants can often be purchased at local plant outlets. Seedlings should be spaced about a foot and one-half apart to allow the tall plant and its leaves room to grow.
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