The striking prairie coneflower or Mexican hat plant so called because of its large upright prominent central cone, clothed around its base by distinctive downward-facing deep red-purple petals edged with yellow
Flowers from July to October, stands well through the winter very effective covered in Autumn dew & Winter frost ! a great plant mixed through grasses & other late flowering perennials for that late season look, particularly at the front of a border
Prefers full sun to part shade in well drained soil, this plant will increase steadily, and is very drought tolerant once established
