Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower is a perennial forb native to North Texas. It grows best in full sun with low water needs.

Purple Coneflower is one of the most recognizable native perennials in Texas. Its pink-purple ray flowers and prominent seed cones provide structure from summer through winter. The seed heads attract goldfinches and other birds, and the flowers draw butterflies and bees all season.

Place Purple Coneflower in the middle or back of a bed. It pairs well with Black-eyed Susan, Mealy Blue Sage, and Little Bluestem. In HOA neighborhoods, its tidy upright form and familiar appearance read as intentional. Cut back spent blooms if you want a neater look, or leave seed heads for winter interest and bird food.

This plant handles clay soil and thrives in full sun. Once established, it needs little supplemental water. It may reseed gently, which fills gaps naturally. Avoid cultivars treated with neonicotinoids if you are planting for pollinators.

Bee species data compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, Discover Life, and the USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab. Plant-pollinator associations informed by published ecological literature.