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Bloom of the Day for March 27th, 2007:

Eastern Purple Coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea)

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Information:
Type of plant: Perennials

Bloom color: Pink, Magenta (Pink-Purple), Violet/Lavender, Purple, White/Near White

Bloom time of year: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid Fall

Sun requirements: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade

Cold hardiness: Zone 2a to Zone 10b

Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm), 36-48 in. (90-120 cm), 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm), 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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gessiegail wrote:
This is my very favorite flower in the garden. I have ordered both plants and seeds in every cultivar I can. Each is special and the most beautiful of all!!!!!! A great big thanks to you for choosing this lovely... gail


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