Purple Coneflower The purple
cone flower has a reddish center and purple, red or
white petals that hang down. It can grow to be 2-3
feet tall. The center can grow to the size of a
child's fist, and the petals are about as long as
the diameter of the center. It is part of the daisy
and dandelion family. Scientists
have discovered some anti-bacterial properties in
its extracts. It gets the immune system of the body
The purple coneflower is a native plant of North America and grows on the plains of midwestern United States. It was used a lot by the Native Americans and early settlers. It also has been successfully grown in New Zealand. It is still used today to treat fever and infections. Becky W. 2000.
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