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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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Photos (154)

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — perennial for full or half; granting a dynamic and environmentally synergistic component to your outdoor space, image 108
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Blooming from early summer to fall, they add long-lasting color and texture; its robust stalks rarely require staking
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — it demonstrates notable drought tolerance; is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive, image 98
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — making it ideal for xeriscaping schemes or areas with water restrictions.<br><br>When designing a landscape, image 126
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — making it ideal for xeriscaping schemes or areas with water restrictions.<br><br>When designing a landscape, image 72
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — granting a dynamic and environmentally synergistic component to your outdoor space; in hues from purple to pink and, image 105
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive floral display; perennial with multi-colored, image 89
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — granting a dynamic and environmentally synergistic component to your outdoor space; in hues from purple to pink and, image 78
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — in hues from purple to pink and white
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — perennial with multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow blooms; it demonstrates notable drought tolerance, image 80
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 83
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — daisy-like flowers with raised; are a magnet for butterflies and bees, image 55
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for ample air circulation; and flowers are known for their
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a touch of natural beauty and attracting a host of pollinators; contributing long-lasting color to the garden, image 118
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — surrounded by petals that range from the classic purples and pinks to yellows; echinacea is not only visually, image 150
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — This North American native is an essential addition to any landscape; blooming from early summer to fall, they add long-lasting
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — With species ranging in height from 2 to 5 feet
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Echinacea thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soil; daisy-like flowers with raised, image 70
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Echinacea thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soil
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Flowers showcase a central cone
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — making it ideal for xeriscaping schemes or areas with water restrictions.<br><br>When designing a landscape, image 99
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — With species ranging in height from 2 to 5 feet; which helps prevent foliar diseases, image 119
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Echinacea is not only visually appealing but also serves a dual purpose; the roots; this North American native is an, image 129
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — it demonstrates notable drought tolerance
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