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Key Facts About Coneflowers

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Attributes of Coneflowers

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

45 cm

Leaf type

Deciduous

Ideal Temperature

0 - 35 ℃

Scientific Classification of Coneflowers

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

Family

Daisy

Genus

Coneflowers

Distribution of Coneflowers

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Distribution Map of Coneflowers

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How to Grow and Care for Coneflowers

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Coneflowers, also known as Coneflowers, require full sun to light shade, and thrive in well-drained, loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. These robust perennials are drought-tolerant once established, only requiring watering in extremely dry conditions. Common challenges include pests such as aphids and Japanese beetles, and fungal diseases, particularly in overly wet conditions. Coneflowers benefits from mulching in winter for protection, and deadheading spent flowers in summer can stimulate repeat blooming. These adaptable flowers do not require much care, making them suitable for beginner gardeners.

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8 most common species：

Purple coneflower

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is an herb native to North America that flourishes in prairie environments or open wooded areas. The purple coneflower makes a good addition to a flower bed or garden because its blooms last the whole summer and attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.

Tennessee purple coneflower

Echinacea tennesseensis is a flowering plant, also known as tennessee purple coneflower. It is endemic to central Tennesse in the United States, especially the cedar glades. It was once an endangered plant, but now all the threats to it have been reduced. It is still a rare species.

Blacksamson echinacea

Blacksamson echinacea or Echinacea angustifolia is a purple coneflower in the sunflower family. This wildflower can be grown as an ornamental perennial. Cultivated examples often appear more attractive than their wild counterparts which have to compete with other plants. Blacksamson echinacea is occasionally grown for its essential oils.

Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) is a perennial wildflower native to eastern and central North America. Its scientific name means "pale hedgehog" or "sea urchin" due to the appearance of the spiky central cone in the middle of each summer-blooming flower head.

Yellow coneflower

Yellow coneflower is a perennial coneflower that very rarely occurs as a wildflower — in fact, it's only known to grow natively in a few states in the US. The paradox alluded to in the plant's Latin name, Echinacea paradoxa, is that this is the only species in the Echinacea genus to have yellow flowers.

Sanguine purple coneflower

The sanguine purple coneflower is a perennial herb native to sandy fields, pine woods, and prairies. It was named Sanguine purple coneflower because the Latin for blood, sanguine, referring to the red color of its petals.

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow'

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow' offers a bold display of vibrant yellow flowers with a long blooming season. The flowers form a skirt of wide, drooping, and overlapping petals that surround a coppery central cone. This Echinacea cultivar was developed by the Ball Horticultural Company and named for its yellow sombrero-shaped flowers. It looks stunning at the front of borders and in semi-shade areas under trees.

Coneflowers 'Julia'

The stunning coneflowers 'Julia' offers masses of bright orange flowers throughout the summer which then turn to golden-orange as fall approaches. It is a cultivar of the coneflower and named after the magnificent Dryas Julia Longwing butterfly. Plant in full or partial sun and create an amazing display in garden beds, borders, or as a central focal point in a rock garden.

All Species of Coneflowers

Purple coneflower

Tennessee purple coneflower

Blacksamson echinacea

Purple Coneflower

Yellow coneflower

Sanguine purple coneflower

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow'

Coneflowers 'Julia'

Purple coneflower 'Sundown'

Purple coneflower 'Sundown'

Purple coneflower 'Sundown' stands out with its vibrant, sunset-hued coneflowers that nod atop sturdy stems. This perennial thrives in full sun, its deep green foliage setting off the rich orange to reddish-purple petals. A magnet for pollinators, purple coneflower 'Sundown''s blooms persist through summer and into fall, withstanding varying conditions. Its distinct coloration and robust nature make it a garden favorite.

Coneflowers 'Santa Fe'

Coneflowers 'Santa Fe'

The color of coneflowers 'Santa Fe' is very unique among echinaceas. Its petals display a bright red to orange or pink tone, and even the central cone is a different coppery color. A cultivar of the LAKOTA coneflowers, it was named after where it was first cultivated: Santa Fe. Gardeners appreciate coneflowers 'Santa Fe' for its long blooming season, unique coloration, and ease of care.

Purple coneflower 'Flame Thrower'

Purple coneflower 'Flame Thrower'

Purple coneflower 'Flame Thrower' has flowers that evoke the flickering fire of a hearth, with warm yellow at the tips that transitions into a reddish-orange color toward the center. The flowers have a brown cone and are slightly fragrant. This cultivar is a hybrid from a breeding program between Echinacea paradoxa and Echinacea purpurea ‘Ruby Giant’.

Coneflowers 'Amazing Dream'

Coneflowers 'Amazing Dream'

Coneflowers 'Amazing Dream' is a coneflower bred for its unique compact habit, long blooming season, and large numbers of glorious, deep pink flowers. It is a creation of Terra Nova Nurseries and holds the highest rating at MSU for container culture. Plant in full sun to make a spectacular show in garden borders and beds, or along walkways. The blooms are also ideal as cut or dried flowers.

Purple coneflower 'Sensation Pink'

Purple coneflower 'Sensation Pink'

Purple coneflower 'Sensation Pink' lives up to its name, because its showy flowers are truly sensational, featuring blooms that are a much brighter pink than the parent plant, purple coneflower. This dwarf cultivar's petals are more numerous and larger than the parent plant, despite the fact that it only grows to 45 cm rather than 1.2 m.

Purple coneflower 'White Swan'

Purple coneflower 'White Swan'

Purple coneflower 'White Swan' is a striking herbaceous perennial with robust white daisy-like flowers, each showcasing a raised, cone-shaped, orange-gold center. The blooms, held aloft on sturdy stems above dark green foliage, attract butterflies and other pollinators. Thriving in full sun to part shade, purple coneflower 'White Swan' is drought-resistant once established, making it a resilient choice for gardens and naturalistic plantings.

Purple coneflower 'Southern Belle'

Purple coneflower 'Southern Belle'

Purple coneflower 'Southern Belle' boasts large, vibrant magenta-pink flowers with a prominent, raised central cone surrounded by reflexed petals. This hardy perennial thrives in full sun to light shade, with its striking blooms attracting pollinators from summer to fall. Its robust stems and long-lasting flowers make purple coneflower 'Southern Belle' an ideal choice for cut-flower arrangements, adding both beauty and resilience to garden spaces.

Coneflowers 'Harvest Moon'

Coneflowers 'Harvest Moon'

With vibrant golden-yellow petals surrounding a prominent, cone-shaped center, coneflowers 'Harvest Moon' stands out in gardens. This perennial's broad, dark green leaves support its large, daisy-like flowers. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, coneflowers 'Harvest Moon' attracts pollinators while being drought-resistant, reflecting its prairie origins. It's a hardy and captivating addition to any landscape.

Purple coneflower 'Magnus'

Purple coneflower 'Magnus'

Purple coneflower 'Magnus' is a popular garden plant that attracts butterflies. Native to central and eastern North America, it has traditional medicinal uses. It is easy to grow in full sun and dry to medium soil.

Purple coneflower 'Rubinstern'

Purple coneflower 'Rubinstern'

Purple coneflower 'Rubinstern' stands out with its radiant, magenta-pink blooms, which are large, coneflower-shaped with a prominent, spiky central cone. Rising on sturdy stems that reach up to 3 feet tall, these flowers attract butterflies and bees from summer to fall. This hardy perennial thrives in full sun to light shade and well-drained soils, demonstrating resilience against drought once established.

Purple coneflower 'Irresistible'

Purple coneflower 'Irresistible'

This is a compact version of the Purple coneflower. The purple coneflower 'Irresistible' is most widely used as a plant that weaves through other plants or along borders. It is a double variety of the plant with two blooms of bright, appealing orange-pink flowers.

Purple coneflower 'Supreme Cantaloupe'

Purple coneflower 'Supreme Cantaloupe'

Purple coneflower 'Supreme Cantaloupe' is a Purple coneflower cultivar bred for its unusual flowers that are not purple but pale orange to coral pink. The color is reminiscent of a cantaloupe slice, giving the plant its name. It is considered one of the most exotic-looking coneflower cultivars, and it makes for a great cut flower.

Purple coneflower 'Razzmatazz'

Purple coneflower 'Razzmatazz'

The purple pom-pom-shaped flowers purple coneflower 'Razzmatazz' produces are a sight to behold. Not only is it eye-catching, but it's also tolerant to nearly everything and has an eight-week flowering period! Although the exact genealogy is unknown, it's likely that the ancestral plant is Echinacea purpurea, the purple coneflower. "Razzmatazz" is an appropriate name for such a show-off.

Purple coneflower 'Secret Pride'

Purple coneflower 'Secret Pride'

The purple coneflower 'Secret Pride' is a charming coneflower that offers a double row of bright white flowers amidst dark green foliage. It was bred as part of the Terra Nova Nurseries' ‘Secret Series.’ This is a cultivar of the Echinacea plant. Gardeners love this plant for its high tolerance to any soil type, low maintenance. and lovely fragrance.

Purple coneflower 'Green Jewel'

Purple coneflower 'Green Jewel'

Purple coneflower 'Green Jewel' captivates gardeners with vibrant green, conical flowers, a rare allurement in the echinacea family. The blooms enchant butterflies, attracting them in abundance. This plant serves as a stunning addition to beds and borders in gardens. In addition, the attractive blooms can be used to enhance summer arrangements or dried for winter decorations. It's a perennial, providing enticing green colors from early summer until fall.

Purple coneflower 'Kim's Knee High'

Purple coneflower 'Kim's Knee High'

As you might expect from a plant named 'knee high' purple coneflower 'Kim's Knee High' is a dwarf cultivar of Purple coneflower, growing to a maximum height of 60 cm in contrast to the parent's 1.2 m. It is popular with gardeners due to its showy bright pink flowers with an unusual drooping petal formation that are major attractors of butterflies and hummingbirds.

Coneflowers 'Cheyenne Spirit'

Coneflowers 'Cheyenne Spirit'

The coneflowers 'Cheyenne Spirit' breed offers a shorter, more branched habit than most Echinacea cultivars, allowing them to grow without plant growth regulators. It blooms in summer, offering white, cream, pink, red, yellow, orange, and purple flowers with brown disks. It is a creation of Kieft-Pro Seeds in 2012 and the holder of Europe's FleuroSelect Gold Medal award for garden performance.

Purple coneflower 'Green Eyes'

Purple coneflower 'Green Eyes'

Purple coneflower 'Green Eyes' is a unique coneflower with bright magenta-pink flowers that each contain a lime-green center cone. It is a cross between an unknown pollen parent and Echinacea 'Ruby Giant'. It was named for its bright green center that turns orange as the flower matures. The plant is popular for its tolerance to most soil types, and its profuse colorful flowers.

Purple coneflower 'Green Envy'

Purple coneflower 'Green Envy'

Purple coneflower 'Green Envy' stands out with its striking magenta-pink flowers that have a unique green central cone. The long, slender petals droop away from the cone in a distinctive manner, lending the plant a captivating look. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, purple coneflower 'Green Envy' prefers well-drained soil and can resist drought, attributing to its hardiness. Its striking flowers not only add aesthetic value but serve as a magnet for pollinators like butterflies and bees.

Purple coneflower 'Coconut Lime'

Purple coneflower 'Coconut Lime'

Purple coneflower 'Coconut Lime' stands out with its striking creamy-white, lime-tinted flowers that resemble puffy pom-poms, crowned with a soft green cone center. This perennial flourishes in full sun, attracting butterflies and bees to its nectar-rich blooms. A robust plant, purple coneflower 'Coconut Lime' is tolerant of drought once established, showcasing its resilience in gardens and natural landscapes.

Purple coneflower 'Hot Papaya'

Purple coneflower 'Hot Papaya'

Purple coneflower 'Hot Papaya' captivates with its vibrant, spicy red-orange flowers that resemble a fiery pompom. This hardy perennial stands tall on sturdy stems, each crowned with a conical bloom that's irresistible to pollinators. Thriving in full sun, purple coneflower 'Hot Papaya' is a resilient addition to gardens, radiating warmth from its showy blossoms throughout the summer months.

Purple coneflower 'PowWow Wild Berry'

Purple coneflower 'PowWow Wild Berry'

Purple coneflower 'PowWow Wild Berry' stands out with its vibrant, deep pink to purplish flower heads, which bloom from early summer to fall. Growing to a height of 1-2 feet, this hardy perennial thrives in full sun to light shade. Its stiff stems and dark green leaves provide a sturdy backdrop for the distinctive, cone-shaped floral display that attracts pollinators and supports local ecosystems. Purple coneflower 'PowWow Wild Berry' is drought-tolerant once established, making it a resilient addition to gardens.

Purple coneflower 'Butterfly Kisses'

Purple coneflower 'Butterfly Kisses'

Purple coneflower 'Butterfly Kisses' is a compact, herbaceous perennial known for its coneflower-like appearance. Its vibrant pink blooms, with raised central cones surrounded by reflexed petals, attract butterflies and pollinators. Thriving in full to partial sun, purple coneflower 'Butterfly Kisses' is resilient, requiring minimal care once established in well-drained soil, and demonstrating notable drought resistance. The dwarf nature makes it ideal for small gardens or container planting, exuding charm and supporting local ecosystems.

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Adobe Orange'

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Adobe Orange'

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Adobe Orange' provides a splash of bright orange, perfect for any garden display. With orange petals and a copper-colored inner cone, this Coneflower cultivar stands out from the other species in its genus. Given the name "Sombrero Adobe Orange" for obvious reasons, it's one of the Sombrero series of Coneflowers with bright orange blooms.

Purple coneflower 'Pink Double Delight'

Echinacea purpurea 'Pink Double Delight'

Purple coneflower 'Pink Double Delight'

With a crown of double-layered, vibrant pink petals, purple coneflower 'Pink Double Delight' stands out in sunny gardens. The central cone, reminiscent of a soft bristle brush, attracts pollinators, enhancing the ecosystem. This hardy perennial thrives in well-draining soil, its robust stalks defying strong winds and displaying resilience. Ideal for adding a splash of late-summer color, purple coneflower 'Pink Double Delight''s continual bloom provides lasting visual appeal.

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

Considered the spiciest red variant of coneflowers, coneflowers 'Sombrero Salsa Red' is floriferous and fragrant, producing blooms all summer long. A member of the Sombrero hybrids family, it was named for its hybrid group and salsa-red color. Coneflowers 'Sombrero Salsa Red' is popular in the garden for its prolific blooms, striking color, and attractive growth habit.

Purple coneflower 'Rubinglow'

Purple coneflower 'Rubinglow'

Purple coneflower 'Rubinglow' is a cultivar of Purple coneflower. Like other plants in the genus, it is popular in bee and butterfly gardens, but purple coneflower 'Rubinglow' has a few differences from its parent plant. Firstly, the flower heads are larger. In addition, the blooms sit atop a shorter stem.

Purple coneflower 'Virgin'

Purple coneflower 'Virgin'

Purple coneflower 'Virgin' is a purple coneflower which flowers in a pure white, giving the cultivar its name. It is a tall cultivar which produces a single, open flower on each stem. They are attractive to butterflies, while remaining very pest and disease-resistant. Planted in droves, this simple flower makes a beautiful addition to a garden bed.

Smooth purple coneflower

Smooth purple coneflower

Smooth purple coneflower is a perennial herb notable for its tall, smooth stems and striking conical flower heads. A distinctive characteristic is its pale pink to pale purple petals, which gracefully recurve as they mature, circling around a spiky, orange-brown central cone. Thriving in well-drained prairies, this plant has adapted to attract pollinators, while its deep taproot system enables survival in drier conditions.

Topeka purple coneflower

Topeka purple coneflower

Topeka purple coneflower boasts striking dark red to purplish conical flower heads surrounded by dropping pinkish-purple petals. This perennial herb adapts to prairies and open woodlands, flourishing in well-drained soils. Alluring to butterflies, topeka purple coneflower's roots and blossoms have been traditionally harnessed for their purported immune-boosting properties.

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Fig trees

Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.

Brambles

Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.

Maples

Prunus

Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Nightshades

Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.

Roses

Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.

Oaks

Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.

Coneflowers

Echinacea

Coneflowers is a genus of flowering plants that all produce characteristic and similar flowers with colors in the pink to purple spectrum. The flowers all look similar to daisies with a halo of flat petals surrounding a central core. Several species are common garden plants and are grown for their showy flowers.

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Type

Herb/Vine

Key Facts About Coneflowers

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Attributes of Coneflowers

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

45 cm

Leaf type

Deciduous

Ideal Temperature

0 - 35 ℃

Scientific Classification of Coneflowers

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

Family

Daisy

Genus

Coneflowers

Distribution of Coneflowers

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Distribution Map of Coneflowers

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Potentially invasive

Exotic

No species reported

How to Grow and Care for Coneflowers

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How to Water Coneflowers?

What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Coneflowers?

How to Propagate Coneflowers?

How to Plant Coneflowers?

More Info About Caring for Coneflowers

Exploring the Coneflowers Plants

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8 most common species：

Purple coneflower

Tennessee purple coneflower

Blacksamson echinacea

Purple Coneflower

Yellow coneflower

Sanguine purple coneflower

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow'

Coneflowers 'Julia'

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All Species of Coneflowers

Purple coneflower

Tennessee purple coneflower

Blacksamson echinacea

Purple Coneflower

Yellow coneflower

Sanguine purple coneflower

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow'

Coneflowers 'Julia'

Purple coneflower 'Sundown'

Coneflowers 'Santa Fe'

Purple coneflower 'Flame Thrower'

Coneflowers 'Amazing Dream'

Purple coneflower 'Sensation Pink'

Purple coneflower 'White Swan'

Purple coneflower 'Southern Belle'

Coneflowers 'Harvest Moon'

Purple coneflower 'Magnus'

Purple coneflower 'Rubinstern'

Purple coneflower 'Irresistible'

Purple coneflower 'Supreme Cantaloupe'

Purple coneflower 'Razzmatazz'

Purple coneflower 'Secret Pride'

Purple coneflower 'Green Jewel'

Purple coneflower 'Kim's Knee High'

Coneflowers 'Cheyenne Spirit'

Purple coneflower 'Green Eyes'

Purple coneflower 'Green Envy'

Purple coneflower 'Coconut Lime'

Purple coneflower 'Hot Papaya'

Purple coneflower 'PowWow Wild Berry'

Purple coneflower 'Butterfly Kisses'

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Adobe Orange'

Purple coneflower 'Pink Double Delight'

Coneflowers 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

Purple coneflower 'Rubinglow'

Purple coneflower 'Virgin'

Smooth purple coneflower

Topeka purple coneflower

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