), also known as purple berkheya, is a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae) of flowering plants.

Like most members of its genus, Berkheya, it is native to southern Africa.

From the centre of each rosette grows a stem with 8 cm (3.1 in) successional flowers on side branches.

The daisy-like composite blooms have white or pale mauve ray florets surrounding a central head of darker purple.

[2] Berkheya purpurea is hardy to −10 °C (14 °F), but requires a sheltered position in full sun, with moist but well-drained soil.