Coneflower
Coneflowers (Echinacea) are perennial herbs with daisy-like flowers and a spiny cone in the center. They are native to North American prairies and open woodlands.
Appearance
Tall stems with coarse leaves
Single or double flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, orange, green, peach, and coral
Spiny cone in the center that's usually purple or brown
Seeds produced in the cone
Growing conditions
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.2
Hardy in USDA zones 3-9
Uses Ornamental value in gardens, Attract beneficial pollinators and songbirds, and Known for its medicinal properties.
Propagation
Divide clumps when crowded, about every 4 years
Collect seeds and plant them in carefully selected spots for the following season
Coneflowers (Echinacea) are perennial herbs with daisy-like flowers and a spiny cone in the center. They are native to North American prairies and open woodlands.
Appearance
Tall stems with coarse leaves
Single or double flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, orange, green, peach, and coral
Spiny cone in the center that's usually purple or brown
Seeds produced in the cone
Growing conditions
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.2
Hardy in USDA zones 3-9
Uses Ornamental value in gardens, Attract beneficial pollinators and songbirds, and Known for its medicinal properties.
Propagation
Divide clumps when crowded, about every 4 years
Collect seeds and plant them in carefully selected spots for the following season
Coneflowers (Echinacea) are perennial herbs with daisy-like flowers and a spiny cone in the center. They are native to North American prairies and open woodlands.
Appearance
Tall stems with coarse leaves
Single or double flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, orange, green, peach, and coral
Spiny cone in the center that's usually purple or brown
Seeds produced in the cone
Growing conditions
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.2
Hardy in USDA zones 3-9
Uses Ornamental value in gardens, Attract beneficial pollinators and songbirds, and Known for its medicinal properties.
Propagation
Divide clumps when crowded, about every 4 years
Collect seeds and plant them in carefully selected spots for the following season