Purple Cone Shaped Flowers
This evergreen to semi-evergreen plant, one of about 40 species in its genus, showcases spikes of petite bluish-purple flowers in mid to late spring. These floral spikes gracefully extend up to 10 inches above the lush foliage, adding a touch of color and elegance to garden landscapes. The bright red, extremely fragrant, pea-like flowers bloom from the end of spring to the beginning of summer in dense axillary clusters on upright flower stalks.
Purple coneflowers, known for their daisy-like lavender petals surrounding a central brown cone, are a popular garden choice. These robust flowers thrive in hot, dry conditions but can adapt to various climates as long as they avoid wet or humid weather. Love echinacea? Go beyond the classic purple coneflower and take a look at 17 of our favorite colorful series and cultivars for the garden.
Read more now. Purple coneflower is a pollinator magnet. During its long bloom window (June through August, sometimes into September), it serves as a nectar buffet for dozens of butterfly species, multiple types of native bees, bumble bees, and even ruby-throated hummingbirds.
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a large type of bush that produces cone-shaped light-purple flowers in the spring. There are about 12 species of lilacs in the Syringa genus and they can grow to between 6 and 15 ft. (2 10 m) tall.
