Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
North American prairie perennial cultivated commercially for its roots and flowers, used in herbal supplements believed to support immune function.
Family
Asteraceae
Temperature
18-24°C (absolute 10-36°C)
Rainfall
400-800mm (absolute 300-1000mm)
Soil pH
6.5-7.5 (absolute 5.5-8)
Soil types
Well-drained loamy soils