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Purple coneflower is a native of prairies in Midwestern United States. It has, however, been planted across the country as an ornamental plant. In Connecticut, it occasionally grows wild.

• Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
• Habitat: dry clearings, roadsides
• Height: 2-3 feet
• Flower size: 2-3 inches across
• Flower color: pink
• Flowering time: June to October
• Origin: Midwestern US