American Basket Flower (Centaurea Americana) - an annual wildflower with fragrant, large, 4-5 inch, pink-lavender flowers that blooms in late spring through late summer. 
 
Growth: Can grow 2 – 6 feet tall.
Light: Thrives in full sun.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained soils, tolerating dry to medium moisture levels.
Hardiness: Drought tolerant once established. 
Maintenance: Self-seeds.
Benefits: Attracts pollinators & songbirds like doves & quail.