{"product_id":"purple-coneflower","title":"Purple Coneflower","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eAn iconic prairie wildflower that’s easily grown from seed It's also a host plant for three butterflies: the Silvery Checkerspot, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eGorgone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e Checkerspot, and the Bordered Patch. Be careful to avoid spraying lawn chemicals that will harm these caterpillars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMature plants can be dug and divided every few years. It's one of the easiest native plants for children to grow from seed. Wait for seed heads to mature by mid-October, then in January scatter the seeds (in gallon pots, or in a seedbed in the garden). Plants bloom after their first year of growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are nine species of Coneflowers (Echinacea) in the United States. Seven are home to Texas, including this one which is native to East Texas. The rounded dome of little blooms on this prairie flower offers easy access for butterflies to sit and sip nectar, like this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (pictured). Purple Coneflower does well in part shade and full sun. Birds will visit your garden during winter to eat the prolific seeds they produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLearn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/echinacea-purpurea\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/purple-coneflower\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eScientific Name: Echinacea Purpurea\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2-4 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1 foot\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Morning Sun, Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51625691971867,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/PurpleConeflower1.jpg?v=1768342560","url":"https:\/\/soilsalive.myshopify.com\/products\/purple-coneflower","provider":"Soils Alive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}