As we get deeper into 2026, it’s time to get serious with you perennial lovers and ask, "Have you gotten your Color Coded?" I ...

Selecting coneflower varieties is a tricky decision – but a beautiful one. This prairie queen of flowers is a dynamic choice for helping a backyard transition from summer into fall, and new breeds are ...

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 ...

Discover the latest coneflower varieties from Proven Winners, including 'Knock ‘em Red' and 'Cranberry Coral'.

Coneflowers are one of the easiest perennials to grow in your garden. These hardy flowers are native to North America and bloom for a long period of time, attracting pollinators and making a great ...

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, ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Nine species of ...

‘It’s the most beautiful coloring I’ve ever seen,” Hank Siudyla says of the pink-to-peach-to-orange blooms of ‘Sundown’ echinacea in his Deerfield garden, which won the Glorious Gardens Contest for ...

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, ...

Q: Some of my coneflower petals disappear before the flower is fully open, or have chewing damage after it opens. What can I do to stop this? A: You can’t intervene much if you want to let the plants ...

Daisy-like flowers, with slender lavender-hued petals, are once again thriving across the country. The smooth coneflower has been endangered for decades, but it's making a comeback thanks largely in ...