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This herbaceous perennial grows up to 4 feet tall in full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil. Purple, daisy-like flowers up to 5 inches in diameter bloom throughout the summer and attract butterflies. Purple-Coneflower is easily grown, though it can spread aggressively.
May Attract
Eastern Purple-Coneflower is thought to attract these families of birds
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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