Eastern Purple Coneflower
Photograph by: Abby Cali What is this plant? Eastern Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a perennial with lavender-colored petals and a spiny, brownish center. It is an easy-to-grow plant and a popular ingredient for teas, spices, and extracts. Eastern Purple Coneflower is a great plant for attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees. The plant grows …