Coneflower Echinacea
Thrives in Zones 3 - 9
Drought-tolerant and low maintenance
Enhances garden biodiversity
Ideal for cut flower arrangements
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Ships October 2025Coneflower - Echinacea
Coneflower (Echinacea) is a native, herbaceous perennial that is a pollinator favorite. It will become your favorite in the garden, too! Enjoy long lasting color and structure in your garden through the seasons.
Family: Asteraceae
Light Requirement: Full
Water Needs: Average
Height: 2 - 4 ft.
Spread: Slow
Growth Rate: Average
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Pink
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, birds
Landscape Uses and Maintenance – Coneflower (Echinacea)
The coneflower (echinacea) is a well-loved wildlife favorite and an essential for building a pollinator garden and butterfly garden. Vital for any native garden, too. Use this plant to add upright interest to borders and garden beds in any garden.
Interested in starting a cutting garden? Plant tightly to enjoy weekly gorgeous bouquets from your cut flower garden and decorate your tables with them.
For the gardener who wants to enjoy blooms without much effort, this is an ideal, very low maintenance plant. It is drought-tolerant; you do not need to worry about watering throughout the growing season unless there is a substantial drought. Water thoroughly when first planting.
This plant is tolerant of various soil types, including clay, sand, and loam. Capable of growing in rocky soil, too.
Check your garden daily to deadhead spent flowers to encourage new flowers to bloom through the fall, especially for a cut flower garden.
Leave the stems in your garden for winter interest and for wildlife to eat remaining seeds in the flowers. Eggs of moths, butterflies, and other insects will be laid in the stems in the fall and will emerge in the spring.
Noteworthy Characteristics
The coneflower (echinacea) is a true pollinator favorite that will attract many birds, butterflies, and bees to your garden. The deer will leave them alone, and so will the squirrels.
You can never have too much of this plant! It is easy to propagate. Spread seeds by hand by flipping the heads of flower upside down to scatter them where you want more to grow.
Once established, you can also dig up clumps of this plant and separate roots to increase the population in your garden!
This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery
Bloom Season
Fall
Bloom/Foliage Color
Purple
Height at Maturity
Over 12"
Care
Coneflowers are low-maintenance perennials that thrive in various soil types. They need regular watering, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers and trimmed them back in late fall to encourage continuous blooming. They are resistant to most pests and diseases.
Plant Reproduction
Coneflowers can reproduce by scattering their seeds.
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Proper Sunlight Happy Plants
Coneflowers thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. They can endure light shade, specifically in hotter climates, but optimal blooming occurs with ample sunlight. Ensure well-draining soil for best results.
Extended Bloom Time:
Enjoy continuous color throughout the growing season with Coneflowers. Their vibrant flowers last from summer to fall, and their seed heads offer visual interest even in winter.
Wildlife Friendly:
Coneflowers attract pollinators and provide seeds that nourish birds in the winter. They contribute to a garden that supports diverse wildlife throughout the year.
Eye-Catching Colors:
Coneflower plants boast daisy-like flowers in vibrant pinks and purples, adding a burst of color to any garden. Their long-lasting blooms light up your outdoor space from summer through fall.
Garden Versatility:
Whether used in borders, beds, or containers, Coneflowers fit seamlessly into any garden design. Their adaptability makes them a versatile choice for enhancing various garden styles.
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