Echinacea simulata, Wavyleaf Purple Coneflower attracts butterflies A native from 3

A native from 3

then bronze

The 'steel' appellation comes from the metallic sheen on its tiny

Leaves arranged in whorls along the stem are reminiscent of hemp

Tough and easy

Echinacea simulata, Wavyleaf Purple Coneflower attracts butterflies A native from 3In early to mid summer, flowers appear with narrow, drooping, pink purple petals surrounding a brown cone with yellow pollen; blooms are held on tall, upright, hairy brown green stems. Smooth, narrow, dark green leaves form a rosette at the base of the plant. Native to the East central United States; in small areas of glades, open woodlands, and prairies. Mature size: 2 3 ft T & 1 2 ft W Minimum temperature: 20 F