Purple Coneflower

Description:

The Purple Coneflower is a relatively large wildflower, ranging from 30-150 centimeters in height. The flower head has a prominent, spiny, brown central cone that is surrounded by light purple or white petal-like rays. The leaves of this flower are lanceolate with pronounced tapered ends, roughly textured and have long petioles. Its stalk is robust and also coarsely textured.

Habitat:

Its habitats include dry open woods, prairies and barrens, as well as cultivated beds.