Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) shade Switchgrass is one of the

Switchgrass is one of the dominant species of the tallgrass prairie

Birds relish the fruit

It is also a honey plant

It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types as long as adequate moisture and drainage is provided

It can be used as a backdrop plant behind or mixed among shorter perennials or planted en masse

Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) shade Switchgrass is one of thePurple Coneflower is a delightful and somewhat iconic perennial that most of us can identify. Its purple flowers are showy, long blooming, and the seeds are eaten by birds such as finches. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and bees love the flowers. The blooms make good cut flowers. Purple Coneflower prefers full to part sun and is best grown in moist to medium conditions in well draining soil. Fall is the best time for planting purple