This wildflower is native to central and eastern portions of North America. When you recognize it, leave a comment with its common name, scientific name and a story about your connection with it.
Leaves in spring
Leaves and flower bud
Flower bud, stem and leaf arrangement
Opening flower bud
Flower
Plants in bloom
Seed head in late winter
ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Also, read the blog post and watch the plant portrait video for Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea).
echinacae or cone flower. I grow a variety called Sunset.
I think it’s yellow coneflower?
Echinacea purpurea
echinacea purpurea, purple coneflower
I love to see the groups of goldfinches feeding on the seedheads of coneflowers this time of year!
Fun to see I was right. Thanks for a good challenge
Definitely purple coneflower
Yes, this is Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea). It’s such a popular plant that many varieties have been developed and enjoyed by gardeners.
Purple coneflower
We had them in one of our pastures on our ranch in southern Iowa about 40 years ago. It wasn’t until many years later that I learned how healthful they are.