Echinacea purpurea in bloom

The old Echinacea plant which we've had for a few years is in glorious bloom. This is one of my favourite plants, even if it isn't exactly native (we're a bit north of its native range). Not only is it pretty, but it's one of those perennials you can plant and forget. Click to enlarge this photo and see the inflorescences in many stages of development.