Purple Coneflower Echinacea
spp.

Photos: by Lon Turnbull
The Purple Coneflower is native
to the Piney and Post woods and prairies. It can be grown from
dappled shade to full sun in well drained soil. It flowers from
April to June with rose, pink, white or purple petals.
Last noted update by Lon: February 25, 2009.