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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.) — With species ranging in height from 2 to 5 feet; which helps prevent foliar diseases, image 92

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 56

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — perennial for full or half

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Flowers showcase a central cone, image 122

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — contributing long-lasting color to the garden

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for ample air circulation; and flowers are known for, image 127

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

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Typically reaching 2-4 feet in height, they thrive in full sun to light shade and prefer well-draining soil; with species ranging

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Blooming from early summer to fall, they add long-lasting color and texture; its robust stalks rarely require staking, image 60

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a dynamic element to any garden, image 32

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — daisy-like flowers with raised; are a magnet for butterflies and bees, image 136

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — and flowers are known for their medicinal properties; echinacea thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers, image 76

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — perennial with multi-colored and purple and red and white and yellow blooms; it demonstrates notable drought tolerance, image 107

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Blooming from early summer to fall, they add long-lasting color and texture; its robust stalks rarely require staking, image 114

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — providing a dynamic element to any garden, image 59

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — it demonstrates notable drought tolerance; is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive, image 125

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

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — space these plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for ample air circulation; and flowers are known for, image 100

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive floral display; perennial with multi-colored and purple

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Echinacea is not only visually appealing but also serves a dual purpose; the roots; this North American native is an essential

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — is an herbaceous perennial treasured for its resilience and distinctive floral display; perennial with multi-colored, image 62

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

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — perennial for full or half; granting a dynamic and environmentally synergistic component to your outdoor space, image 81

Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — Blooming from early summer to fall, they add long-lasting color and texture; its robust stalks rarely require staking, image 87

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