" The Echinacea æPurple ConeflowerÆ, Echinacea purpurea, is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful lavender to purple daisy-like flowers. Coneflowers produce large, fragrant flowers bloom from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. It has been reported that Echinacea increases immune function, reduces the effects of colds and fluÆs, fight off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system."