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Narrowleaf Purple Coneflower
Echinacea angustifolia
In the United States:
Native
· also called narrow-leaf coneflower, blacksamson
Bees visit the composite flower heads for nectar and pollen. Peak bloom occurs in early to mid-summer with individual blooms lasting several weeks. It is a drought-tolerant perennial preferring well-drained soils in open, sunny prairies and meadows.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Duration | ~4 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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