Tag Archives: Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

An American Lady

June 26, 2026

American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) enjoying the nectar of a Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea).

As adults these butterflies have a short lifespan of approximately 2 to 4 weeks. There are some though, the ones that hatch late in autumn and live in regions with mild, warm winters, that can overwinter as adults. This gives them several months to migrate or reproduce in the spring.

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Just Beginning

June 9, 2025

Just the beginning of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) bloom time. A native flower that attracts all sorts of pollinators. Bees, hummingbirds, skippers, and butterflies like this Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele).

Ah spring and summer! So many splendid flowers!

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