Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Purple Coneflower has a rich history of medicinal use that has resulted in its over harvesting and decline in its natural habitat, centered in Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas. The few established populations in the Mid-Atlantic Region* appear to be escapes from cultivation, where it is commonly grown in residential and public gardens and visited by many beneficial insects and goldfinches.
*It is not native to NoVA, but has been introduced to Loudoun County. You can view the VA counties in which it has been reported here.
Learn more about Echinacea purpurea.
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