Large, gleaming daisies in deep-magenta red atop near black stems, with a delicious aroma, attract bees and butterflies galore. Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as purple coneflower, is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the central to southeastern United States. Easy-to-grow plants are tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Plants bloom with showy, daisy-like flowers from mid-summer until first frost. Excellent flower for the perennial border, natural meadow, butterfly or pollinator garden. U.S. Plant Patent #22,133.