Another one of my favorites in the landscape is the purple coneflower. They grow well without much care and flower for a very long time, withstanding drought conditions well. They also bring in many different pollinators and create great photo opportunities.
Details:
Camera :: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens Model :: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Exposure :: f/2.8 :: 1/800th :: ISO 200