There are 9 species of the Echinacea flower. They are native to the South and Southeastern parts of the United States and grow really well in hot dry climates; doing better in direct sunlight, with little water, rather than shade.
The 9 species include:
* Echinacea angustifolia – Narrow-leaf Coneflower
* Echinacea atrorubens – Topeka Purple Coneflower
* Echinacea laevigata – Smooth Coneflower, Smooth Purple Coneflower
* Echinacea pallida – Pale Purple Coneflower
* Echinacea paradoxa – Yellow Coneflower, Bush’s Purple Coneflower
* Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
* Echinacea sanguinea – Sanguine purple Coneflower
* Echinacea simulata – Wavyleaf Purple Coneflower
* Echinacea tennesseensis – Tennessee Coneflower
As you can see from the photos, the Echinacea has several different colors to chose from, with a really long blooming period. They also grow to be between 2-4 feet tall.
Some people also believe that the flowers have healing properties.
