Quick answer: Narrow-leaf coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) is native to 11 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry |
| Soil | Clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam, clay, sandy, tolerates high alkalinity |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | Up to 28 in tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts butterflies, nectar source, special value to native bees, not deer resistant |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Narrow-leaf coneflower
Where is Narrow-leaf coneflower native?
Narrow-leaf coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) is native to 11 states across the Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Narrow-leaf coneflower bloom?
Narrow-leaf coneflower blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Narrow-leaf coneflower need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Low water, Dry. Soil: Clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam, clay, sandy, tolerates high alkalinity. Mature height: Up to 28 in tall.
Is Narrow-leaf coneflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies, nectar source, special value to native bees, not deer resistant.
Is Narrow-leaf coneflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Narrow-leaf coneflower is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Narrow-leaf coneflower seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Echinacea angustifolia on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Narrow-leaf coneflower.
- Leadplant Amorpha canescens
- Prairie goldenrod Solidago nemoralis
- Buffalograss Bouteloua dactyloides
- Mexican hat Ratibida columnifera
- Large penstemon (shell-leaf beardtongue) Penstemon grandiflorus
- Blue grama Bouteloua gracilis
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