Native Plant Spotlight of the Week: Purple Coneflower

Blooming time: June-August

Sunlight/Water: Lots of sun, low tolerance for drought conditions and water logging. 

Pollinators: Honey bees, Native bees, Leafcutter bees, etc. 

Benefits: Provides a source of nectar and pollen for all the bee families.

Height: 2-4’ tall

Habitat: Prairies and open woodlands (good for gardens)

Zone: 3-9Human Benefits:  Herbal Medicinal treatments. Can be used for common colds, coughs, and bronchitis.

Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies

Leafcutter Bees