Zone 5 · Purple Coneflower
Planting Purple Coneflower in Zone 5
Echinacea purpurea
✅ Purple Coneflower thrives in zone 5 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
June – September
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
32"
Spacing
18" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Purple Coneflower in zone 5
Plant transplants in spring. Tolerates drought and heat.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Purple Coneflower peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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