Purple coneflower

Description:

Purple coneflower is a relatively large wildflower, ranging from 30-150 cm. in height. As indicated by its name, the flower head has a prominent, spiny, brown central cone that is surrounded by light purple or white petal-like rays. The leaves are lanceolate with pronounced tapered ends, roughly textured and have long petioles. The stalk is robust and also coarsely textured. bio.brandeis.edu

Habitat:

Purple coneflower grows best in fields, prairies, or dry open woods.