Purple Coneflower

Also known as Eastern Purple Coneflower, Hedgehog Coneflower

Purple coneflowers dominate eastern prairies and open woodlands with their prominent spiky orange-brown central cones and drooping magenta ray petals. These sturdy perennials attract a bustling community of native bees, butterflies, and skippers throughout midsummer before setting seed for overwintering songbirds. Deep taproots allow established plants to endure intense heat and prolonged droughts across their native range.