Echinacea purpurea ~ Purple Coneflower host-plant Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan

internally and topically

Aggressive self-seeder

and can be used orally as a treatment for various enteric infections

(2) Calin Darabus

Echinacea purpurea ~ Purple Coneflower host-plant Black-eyed SusanPurple Coneflower is a coarse, hairy native perennial with an upright clumping habit with strong stems that do not need staking. The dark green foliage is broadly lance shaped. Purple Coneflower has showy daisy like purple coneflowers with downward arching petals with an orange center cone that blooms throughout summer. The long lasting flowers are a nectar favorite and attract several butterflies and bees, while spent stems will stay erect and