This week and next could be your last chance this year to see a proliferation of pale purple coneflowers in northern Illinois natural areas. But wait, purple coneflowers bloom in July and August, ...

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, ...

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, ...

If you want to create a garden that provides an important food source that attracts songbirds like the beautiful goldfinch, it is important to know what to plant. Birds love to congregate where there ...

One of the most fun parts of serving as the Southern Gardener is getting to share so many great plants with gardeners all across Mississippi and beyond. Some plants are new introductions, some are old ...

Purple coneflowers are fantastic sunny garden plants. Native to the central United States, this beautiful plant has been recommended for native landscaping as it attracts bees, butterflies and birds.

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 ...

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 ...

Coneflowers are pruned at specific times throughout the year to avoid damaging developing flower buds. There are several different pruning techniques you can use, depending on your plant goals. Spring ...