Purple Coneflower Posted on June 21, 2012 by Axie This is not in the wild, but in a little garden of native plants right by a road where I drive frequently. A favorite with many insects, and some small songbirds eat the seeds. Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Share this:Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)