Purple coneflowers are a favorite among many gardeners. Known botanically as Echinacea purpurea, this North American native perennial produces colorful magenta blooms in late summer and is a butterfly ...

Coneflowers should be planted in spring after the threat of frost is over. Plant them in an area that receives full sun and has good drainage. "Ideally, they prefer a lengthy time frame for root ...

Growing coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) is the easiest way to make your summer gardens pop. Give them six hours of sunlight coupled with well-draining soils, and they'll graciously bloom their heads off, ...

Coneflowers can easily be grown from seed, and the native species produces seeds abundantly. Mixing the seeds with a little damp sawdust, vermiculite or peat moss in a plastic zipper bag keeps the ...

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Letting coneflowers go to seed supports natural reseeding, saving you the hassle of replanting. Dried seed heads act like a self-sustaining bird feeder, attracting and feeding goldfinches, sparrows, ...

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Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is a native perennial in most of the eastern United States, thriving in zones 3 through 9. The genus name, Echinacea, originates from the Greek word echinos, ...