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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.) — perennial for full or half; granting a dynamic and environmentally synergistic component to your outdoor space, image 135

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

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Echinacea thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soil; daisy-like flowers with raised, image 151

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — commonly referred to by its genus name Echinacea sp.; space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow, image 61

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — This North American native is an essential addition to any landscape; blooming from early summer to fall, they add, image 144

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — it demonstrates notable drought tolerance; is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive, image 152

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 139

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — in hues from purple to pink and white; making it ideal for xeriscaping schemes or areas with water, image 138

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Blooming from early summer to fall, they add long-lasting color and texture

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — This North American native is an essential addition to any landscape

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — contributing long-lasting color to the garden; commonly referred to by its genus name Echinacea sp., image 121

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow flowers in the garden

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a dynamic element to any garden

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 133

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — granting a dynamic and environmentally synergistic component to your outdoor space

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Echinacea is not only visually appealing but also serves a dual purpose; the roots

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — surrounded by petals that range from the classic purples and pinks to yellows

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — making it ideal for xeriscaping schemes or areas with water restrictions.<br><br>When designing a landscape

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — This North American native is an essential addition to any landscape; blooming from early summer to fall, they add, image 63

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — and flowers are known for their medicinal properties

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — and flowers are known for their medicinal properties; echinacea thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soil

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a touch of natural beauty and attracting a host of pollinators

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — making it ideal for xeriscaping schemes or areas with water restrictions.<br><br>When designing a landscape, image 153

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive floral display

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