Quick answer: Narrow-leaf coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) is native to 9 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register 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
Wild species
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
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