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 ...

Q: What’s going on with my coneflower? The flowers have weird deformities and the plant seems to be struggling. A: These look like the symptoms of aster yellows, a disease caused by a type of virus ...

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 ...

Among numerous positive attributes, colorful coneflowers attract pollinators and birds. The popularity of coneflower (Echinacea spp.) may have gardeners pining to keep it around for a long time.

The Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a native perennial often found at the top of the beginning gardener’s lists. Personally, I think it belongs at the top of all gardener’s lists. Unlike ...

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 ...

As the vibrant hues of summer fade and the chill of autumn air settles in, one perennial comes into its own for a vital, non-gardening reason: winter wellness. The beautiful daisy-like bloom, commonly ...