{"product_id":"prairie-splendor-coneflower","title":"Prairie Splendor Coneflower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Rosy-Pink Prairie Coneflower That Blooms Early and Long\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrairie Splendor Coneflower (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prairie Splendor') is a robust, free-flowering improvement on the wild prairie coneflower — large, rosy-pink daisies with broad petals on a sturdy, well-branched plant. It blooms earlier and longer than many coneflowers, from early summer into fall, feeding bees and butterflies and offering goldfinches seed in autumn. Tough, adaptable, and reliably hardy, it's a dependable prairie-garden workhorse for sunny borders in Woodbury, Maple Grove, and Plymouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrairie Splendor Coneflower Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–24 in. tall, 18–22 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly summer into fall — an extra-long season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosy-pink with a coppery cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay and lean soil; prefers good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually avoided by deer; may nibble young plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelection of native purple coneflower (prairie wildflower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrairie and pollinator gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its early, long bloom makes it a workhorse in naturalistic plantings. Space 18–22 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut-flower and low-water beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong stems make great bouquets; very tough once established. Leave seed heads for goldfinches and winter structure. Pair with black-eyed Susan, bee balm, and little bluestem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Adaptable but appreciates good drainage over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Prairie Splendor Coneflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 18–22 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Prairie Splendor Coneflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a selection of \u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, the purple coneflower — a North American prairie wildflower and pollinator staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — one of the hardiest coneflowers, reliable to zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes it special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt blooms notably early and over a long season, giving more weeks of color than many coneflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes — deer usually avoid coneflowers, though young growth may be sampled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnus Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea):\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic purple-pink prairie coneflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A gold-daisy prairie partner for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBee Balm (Monarda):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator companion with overlapping bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315475206449,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/prairie-splendor-coneflower.jpg?v=1779747469","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/prairie-splendor-coneflower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}