Native Plant Spotlight | Purple Coneflower

Native to Riverwoods, Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) are perennial plants that produce purple daisy like petals with a large reddish brown prickly center cone. The petals begin to droop downward with age. 

• Ornamental Value: blooms mid-summer for about a month. Some plants may bloom again in early fall. The large flowers attract various kinds of butterflies and are perfect for a home garden. They are also often used in prairie restorations.
• Growing Conditions: full to partial sun in moist soil is preferred. 
• Mature Size: up to 3 1/2 feet tall. 

Native Tree & Shrub Planting Cost-Share Program

To help restore the ecological health of our woodlands, residents are encouraged to plant native trees, shrubs, flowers and other plant species.  You might qualify for a Native Tree & Shrub Planting cost-share program, with the Village covering half of the cost of the plants and the planting. 

Your property may qualify for one or more of the Village's Cost-Share programs, which can not only help restore the ecological health of Riverwoods, but can also improve your property's ornamental landscape and real estate value. To see which cost-share programs your property qualifies for, request an Ecological Consultation with the Village Ecologist.