Echinacea angustifolia (Narrow-leaf Coneflower) container adaptable Elbow Bush is one of

Elbow Bush is one of the first plants to flower

It produces lovely purple bell-shaped flowers in the spring

Golden Alexanders is covered with bright golden flowers that bloom for several weeks in late spring

Narrow-leaf Coneflowers work well in cottage or meadow gardens

Notes Needs good drainage

Echinacea angustifolia (Narrow-leaf Coneflower) container adaptable Elbow Bush is one ofAlso known as Black Samson Echinacea. Narrow leaf Coneflower is an attractive perennial easily grown in average, dry to medium, well drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is more drought tolerant than Purple or Pale Coneflower. It tolerates drought, heat, humidity and poor soils, as long as it has good drainage. All Echinacea species are a good nectar source for butterflies. Birds, particularly Goldfinches, eat the seeds. Narrow leaf Coneflowers