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Echinacea Purpurea - Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower

 The purple coneflower is called Echinacea purpurea. This flower plant attracts bees (pollinators - yea!), butterflies, and birds. The birds seem to spread them after they have eaten the seeds. Yes, you guessed it, through their droppings.  I actually bought a natural "medicine cabinet" set of seeds and this packet came with it. I love the look of these flowers and hopefully I will have more in my garden this year. If not, off to the nursery I will go and find a budding plant ready to plant!

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