Purple Coneflower is a widely recognized species of flowering plant across the eastern US, known for its showy flowers, easy cultivation, and medicinal properties.
Purple Coneflower is a widely recognized species of flowering plant across the eastern US, known for its showy flowers, easy cultivation, and medicinal properties. Though technically native in states in the Midwest, this particular species has been widely introduced and naturalized throughout much of eastern North America, including New Jersey. Purple Coneflower will thrive in full sun to light shade, and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including well-draining sandy, loamy, and clay soils.