Eastern Purple Coneflower

Eastern Purple Coneflower [Echinacea purpurea] found at Fletcher Park on 12 July 2013. It’s the member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family and Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 382-383, states it blooms in summer and fall.

USDA Plants Listing: Echinacea purpurea

Eastern Purple Coneflower at Fletcher Park - 12 July 2013

Eastern Purple Coneflower at Fletcher Park – 12 July 2013

Eastern Purple Coneflower (full length) - 12 July 2013

Eastern Purple Coneflower (full length) – 12 July 2013