Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a hardy, pollinator-friendly perennial that brings vibrant, long-lasting color to your garden with its striking purple-pink petals and distinctive spiky, orange-brown center. Blooming from midsummer through early fall, this low-maintenance classic thrives in full sun and tolerates drought, making it ideal for pollinator gardens, naturalized areas, and mixed borders. Bees, butterflies, and songbirds are irresistibly drawn to its nectar-rich blooms, while its seed heads provide food for birds in the winter. Known for its resilience to poor soil and harsh conditions, the Purple Coneflower combines beauty, wildlife appeal, and easy care in one stunning package.