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Coneflower

Echinacea Sp.

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Overview

Coneflowers (Echinacea sp.) are hardy perennials offering a striking display of vibrant, daisy-like flowers with raised, cone-shaped centers. Typically reaching 2-4 feet in height, they thrive in full sun to light shade and prefer well-draining soil. Their blooms, in hues from purple to pink and white, are a magnet for butterflies and bees, providing a dynamic element to any garden. Blooming from early summer to fall, they add long-lasting color and texture.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — contributing long-lasting color to the garden; commonly referred to by its genus name Echinacea sp.
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a touch of natural beauty and attracting a host of pollinators; contributing long-lasting color to the garden, image 64Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive floral display; perennial with multi-colored, image 116Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — are a magnet for butterflies and bees; multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow flowers in the gardenConeflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Typically reaching 2-4 feet in height, they thrive in full sun to light shade and prefer well-draining soil; with, image 137Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive floral display; perennial with multi-colored, image 143Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow flowers in the garden; providing a touch of natural beauty and, image 79+147

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — contributing long-lasting color to the garden; commonly referred to by its genus name Echinacea sp.
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a touch of natural beauty and attracting a host of pollinators; contributing long-lasting color to the garden, image 64
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive floral display; perennial with multi-colored, image 116
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — are a magnet for butterflies and bees; multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow flowers in the garden
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Typically reaching 2-4 feet in height, they thrive in full sun to light shade and prefer well-draining soil; with, image 137
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive floral display; perennial with multi-colored, image 143
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow flowers in the garden; providing a touch of natural beauty and, image 79
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — in hues from purple to pink and white; making it ideal for xeriscaping schemes or areas with water restrictions.<br><br>When
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — perennial for full or half; granting a dynamic and environmentally synergistic component to your outdoor space
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — in hues from purple to pink and white; making it ideal for xeriscaping schemes or areas with water, image 84
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a dynamic element to any garden, image 113
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — such as butterflies and bees, image 131
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — and flowers are known for their medicinal properties; echinacea thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers, image 130
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — commonly referred to by its genus name Echinacea sp.; space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow, image 142
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — and flowers are known for their medicinal properties; echinacea thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers, image 103
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Echinacea is not only visually appealing but also serves a dual purpose; the roots; this North American native is an, image 102
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — With species ranging in height from 2 to 5 feet; which helps prevent foliar diseases
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — perennial with multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow blooms
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — which helps prevent foliar diseases; typically reaching 2-4 feet in height, they thrive in full sun to light shade and, image 101
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for ample air circulation; and flowers are known for, image 73
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a dynamic element to any garden, image 86
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for ample air circulation; and flowers are known for, image 154
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a touch of natural beauty and attracting a host of pollinators; contributing long-lasting color to the garden, image 91
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — which helps prevent foliar diseases
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