(Ozark Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower)

An Ozark Mountain native, yellow coneflower boasts large, bright yellow flowerheads and is the only yellow-blooming species of Echinacea . This herbaceous perennial has rosettes or smooth, lance-shaped leaves from which arise many tall stems of flowers. Its sweetly fragrant blooms appear in midsummer and have yellow petals that surround a brown central disk, or cone. If deadheaded, plants may re-bloom until frost. Butterflies and bees frequent its blossoms and small seed-eating birds will...

(Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower)

Who doesn't love this colorful, easy-to-grow garden perennial? Purple coneflower is a hardy herbaceous wildflower native to the eastern United States. In early to late summer, it bears tall, sturdy stems topped with single large, red-purple, pink or white daisies with prominent conical centers of brown, orange or green. Bloom time may be extended if spent flowers are removed, or deadheaded. There are many desirable purple coneflower cultivars such as the dwarf ‘Kim’s Knee High’ and double-flowered...

(Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, White Coneflower)

Who doesn't love this colorful, easy-to-grow garden perennial? White purple coneflower, selection 'Alba', is an herbaceous plant that is native to the eastern United States. In early to late summer, long, sturdy stems bear white, daisy flowers with large conical centers of yellow-brown. Bloom time may be extended if their spent flowers are removed, or deadheaded.

A dependable garden staple, purple coneflower self-sows freely but not aggressively. These natives are happiest when planted in sites...

(Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower)

Who doesn't love this colorful, easy-to-grow garden perennial? Bravado purple coneflower is an herbaceous plant that is native to the eastern United States. In early to late summer, long, sturdy stems bear showy red-purple daisy flowers with large conical centers of golden brown. Bloom time may be extended if their spent flowers are removed, or deadheaded. There are many desirable purple coneflower cultivars such as the dwarf ‘Kim’s Knee High’ and double-flowered ‘Doubledecker.’ A dependable garden...

(Bright Star Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower)

The coneflower ‘Bright Star’ is a tall herbaceous perennial grown for its strong-stemmed large lavender-pink daisies with rich orange-brown cones. In late spring to early summer, numerous flowers arise from tall, leafy stems. The blooming season may be extended if spent flowers are removed, or deadheaded.

Purple coneflower is a dependable garden staple that self-sows freely, though cultivars like ‘Bright Star’ will not grow true from seed. It is happiest when planted in sites with full sun...

(Coconut Lime Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower)

The semi-double white and green blooms of this unique coneflower will add a touch of pizazz to any sunny border.

The eastern purple (or not so purple) coneflower is an herbaceous perennial that originates from the eastern United States. In early to late summer 'Coconut Lime' bears long, sturdy stems topped with flower heads decorated with a row of ivory petals, a central ruff of green and ivory petals, and an orange-yellow eye. Bloom time may be extended if spent flowers are removed, or deadheaded,...

(Double Decker Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower)

This is one crazy looking coneflower! The unusual flowerheads of ‘Doppelganger’ have standard purple coneflower blooms, but their prominent cones have a tuft of feathery purple-red petals at the top of each. In late spring to early summer these fragrant flowers appear atop long leafy stems and will bloom for longer if regularly deadheaded.

A dependable garden staple, purple coneflower self-sows freely and will reliably flower in the first year. It is happiest when planted in sites with full...

(Eastern Purple Coneflower, Elton Knight Coneflower)

Beautiful bright magenta daisies cover 'Elton Knight' coneflower in summer. The extra large, long-stemmed flowers have unusually horizontal ray flowers that surround a large, orangish brown central cone. The vigorous plants are sturdy, well-branched and require no staking. 'Elton Knight' was bred by Anthony Brooks of Ludlow, Shropshire, England. The seed parent is Echinacea purpurea 'Rosenelf' and the pollen parent Echinacea purpurea 'The King.'

Who doesn't love this colorful,...

(Eastern Purple Coneflower)

The particularly pretty 'Fancy Frills' has numerous purple-pink petals that are irregular and frilled. The fragrant daisies have orange-red to maroon cones and strong stems. They appear from late spring to early summer and will flower for longer if regularly deadheaded.

Purple coneflower is a dependable garden staple that is happiest when planted in sites with full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile garden soil. It self-sows freely and will sometimes flower in the first year from seed....

(Eastern Purple Coneflower, Fatal Attraction Coneflower, Purple Coneflower)

The big blooms of ‘Fatal Attraction’ have distinctly dark stems. The large daisies have purple-red ray/petals that surround orange-red to maroon conical centers. This compact cultivar was introduced by plant breeder Petrus Oudolf of The Netherlands.

Purple coneflower is a dependable garden staple that is happiest when planted in sites with full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile garden soil. It self-sows freely and will sometimes flower in the first year from seed. The seedlings can...