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 ...

Darwin Perennials' Raspberry Deluxe coneflower (Echinacea hybrida 'Balscrasux') from the Double Scoop series is your key to creating a blushing garden. The perennial packs a massive punch in its ...

There are so many lovely varieties of Coneflowers out there, but they all pretty much have the same requirements when growing ...

The purple coneflower (echinacea) is a tough, drought-tolerant, beautiful perennial that thrives in the environment of this area. In addition, the colorful plant attracts butterflies, bees and ...

Purple coneflowers are a favorite among many gardeners. Known botanically as Echinacea purpurea, this North American native perennial produces colorful magenta blooms in late summer and is a butterfly ...

Herbaceous perennial coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) serve many purposes in the garden, filling the landscape with daisy-like blooms. Growing them is a great way to attract pollinators and birds; they ...

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 ...

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 ...

Echinacea, more often called by its common name, coneflower, is a hot pick when it comes to choosing native plants. And they are loved by birds, bees, butterflies and songbirds. These tough perennials ...

Perennials are a staple of any garden. Whether you enjoy peonies, delphiniums or coneflowers, perennials can fill borders and ...

A few of the perennials in my garden borders are starting to look a bit rough. I was wondering if I should cut them back now or wait until later this fall or even until spring? I want to do what is ...

Ever wish your garden could take care of itself and look even better each year? Perennials might be just what you need.