Coneflowers should be planted in spring after the threat of frost is over. Plant them in an area that receives full sun and has good drainage. "Ideally, they prefer a lengthy time frame for root ...

Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is a native perennial in most of the eastern United States, thriving in zones 3 through 9. The genus name, Echinacea, originates from the Greek word echinos, ...

However, you don't have to limit yourself to the classic purple or pink hues common to most native coneflower species (like purple coneflower). Instead, deep dive into the new horticultural ...

If you are looking for something a little bit different, the beautiful native plant, cutleaf coneflower, can make an attractive addition to your flower garden. This yellow daisy-like flower is as much ...

Meet green-headed coneflower, or Rudbeckia laciniata. A valuable addition to the wild garden, Green-headed Coneflower typically grows 5-8 feet tall with bright yellow flowers which can be five inches ...

The National Garden Bureau has named 2014 the Year of Echinacea to celebrate our native coneflower. A worthy proponent of the title is last year’s All-America Selections ‘Cheyenne Spirit’, an ...

There are many tough and lovely native wildflowers that belong in more gardens but are overlooked and underappreciated. Many of them may even be rare or listed endangered plants, even though they are ...

This week and next could be your last chance this year to see a proliferation of pale purple coneflowers in northern Illinois natural areas. But wait, purple coneflowers bloom in July and August, ...

The Johnson County Extension garden in Olathe is filled with native plants. Heather Cwach Special to The Star Gardeners can agree that we plant and tend perennial gardens to provide beauty and joy. A ...

Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is a native perennial in most of the eastern United States, thriving in zones 3 through 9. The genus name, Echinacea, originates from the Greek word echinos, ...