Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea

Other common names: Black Sampson

Other scientific names: Brauneria purpurea, Rudbeckia purpurea

Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae)

Group: Coneflowers

Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  7 or more parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate

Height: 60-90 cm (23-35 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 382   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: purpurea: purple


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Photograph by Graham Buck

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