Echinacea angustifolia, commonly known as the narrow-leaved purple coneflower, is a hardy perennial herb in the Asteraceae family, native to the prairies and open woodlands of central North America. It typically grows 40 to 70 cm tall, featuring coarse, hairy stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves that give the species its name. From early to mid-summer, it produces showy flower heads with a spiny, domed, orange-brown central cone surrounded by slender, drooping pink to purple ray florets. Adapted to dry, well-drained soils and full sun, Echinacea angustifolia is highly drought-tolerant and well suited to prairie and pollinator gardens. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while its roots have been traditionally used in herbal medicine for their reputed immune-boosting and healing properties. With its rugged beauty and ecological value, the narrow-leaved purple coneflower embodies the resilience of the North American prairie landscape.