Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' (purple coneflower 'Abendsonne') — perennial herbaceous

Overview

Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' is a perennial herbaceous in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall and 0.5 m wide. Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and 6.0-7.0 pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, wildflower gardens and pollinator gardens. It is native to Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Virginia.

About

Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' is a perennial herbaceous coneflower that produces prominent purple flower heads. It flowers from July to October and grows to around 1.2 m tall with a 0.5 m spread. The plant prefers full sun on sandy to loamy, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Rated H7 (fully hardy) and non-toxic, it suits borders, wildflower gardens and pollinator planting.

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About the genus

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

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In the garden

Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' is a North American coneflower selected for its purple blooms and long flowering season; it is native to Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Virginia. As a perennial herbaceous plant it establishes as a clump that reaches roughly 1.2 m tall and about 0.5 m across, carrying the flower heads through summer into autumn. Place plants in full sun where the soil is sandy to loamy and drains freely; the preferred soil pH is 6.0–7.0 and it tolerates conditions described as moist but well-drained. The rating H7 indicates it is fully hardy in UK gardens (equivalent to USDA zones 3–10), so it withstands winter ground frost without special protection. Allow for the mature spread when siting plants in a border or mixed planting. Use Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' towards the middle or back of sunny borders, in wildflower gardens or dedicated pollinator areas where a long display is wanted. Its stature and bloom period make it useful for adding sustained colour from mid-summer through autumn; expect flowering from July to October.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Echinacea

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Exposure: full sun
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial herbaceous
Height: 1.2 m
Spread: 0.5 m
Suggested uses: borders, wildflower gardens, pollinator gardens
Native to: Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia
Toxicity: non-toxic

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; deadhead to prolong flowering
Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming; cut back in late fall or early spring
Propagation: Seed, division, root cuttings

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne'?

Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; deadhead to prolong flowering.

Where is the best place to plant Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne'?

Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.

What soil does Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' need?

Echinacea purpurea 'Abendsonne' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers 6.0-7.0 soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.