Learn how to grow and care for purple coneflower, everyone's favorite perennial prairie flower that's perfect for low-maintenance planting schemes.

Every garden should have coneflowers! But why grow coneflowers in the first place? That’s easy: They’re carefree plants that grow happily in almost any kind of soil. They’ll withstand nearly anything ...

Coneflower is a tough perennial that grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9 and thrives in a wide range of conditions. It tolerates heat and dry soil and provides long-lasting blooms that attract bees, ...

As sun-loving long bloomers, coneflowers are the top perennial to plant this April for a gorgeous summer yard.

Pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are some of the most beneficial visitors you can have in your garden. Not only do they contribute to a healthy backyard ecosystem, but they also ...

Q. A friend of mine suggested I add coneflowers to my perennial garden. I looked online and there are many types of coneflowers to choose from. Which are the best? A. The best coneflowers are the ones ...

When most gardeners think of flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, coneflowers (Echinacea) are almost always among the perennials that come to mind. There are nine types of ...

That’s easy: They’re carefree plants that grow happily in almost any kind of soil. They’ll withstand nearly anything that Mother Nature can throw at them, including bitter, cold winters and hot, dry ...

Four monarch butterflies on a single coneflower bloom with green foliage in the background - Marv Vandehey/Shutterstock For many, the idea of waking up on a warm spring morning and stepping outside to ...