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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.

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.) — are a magnet for butterflies and bees; multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow flowers in the garden, image 112

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — its robust stalks rarely require staking; perennial for full or half, image 147

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — daisy-like flowers with raised; are a magnet for butterflies and bees, image 109

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — With species ranging in height from 2 to 5 feet; which helps prevent foliar diseases, image 146

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — This North American native is an essential addition to any landscape; blooming from early summer to fall, they add, image 90

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a touch of natural beauty and attracting a host of pollinators; contributing long-lasting color to the garden, image 145

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — are a magnet for butterflies and bees

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — in hues from purple to pink and white; making it ideal for xeriscaping schemes or areas with water, image 57

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 106

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — commonly referred to by its genus name Echinacea sp.; space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow, image 115

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — commonly referred to by its genus name Echinacea sp.; space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for ample

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 110

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — daisy-like flowers with raised; are a magnet for butterflies and bees, image 82

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow flowers in the garden; providing a touch of natural beauty and attracting a

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — granting a dynamic and environmentally synergistic component to your outdoor space; in hues from purple to pink and, image 132

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — commonly referred to by its genus name Echinacea sp.; space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow, image 88

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — it demonstrates notable drought tolerance; is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive floral display

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a touch of natural beauty and attracting a host of pollinators; contributing long-lasting color to the garden

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 128

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — daisy-like flowers with raised

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — its robust stalks rarely require staking

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — surrounded by petals that range from the classic purples and pinks to yellows; echinacea is not only visually, image 69

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — such as butterflies and bees, image 50

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — it demonstrates notable drought tolerance; is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive, image 71

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