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Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
Early Octoberornamental
Native prairie perennial with purple daisy-like flowers, highly attractive to pollinators
In Zone 9b, right now
Not yet — plant around early october
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Edible?
No — ornamental
Small space?
Yes, in a pot
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Plant
Closed
Mid February – Mid April
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Early October
Early October – Mid December
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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