In the quest to convert my sterile grass lawn into an ecologically sound landscape, I’ve learned that few plants are as effective, or as lovely, as purple coneflower. Simple, yet well-defined, ...

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, ...

A coneflower plant (echinacea) is easy to care for and comes in a rainbow of varieties, including the classic purple coneflower.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close-up of purple coneflowers - weha/Shutterstock Want more coneflowers in your yard? Don't waste money by buying seeds – the ...

Do you like the ease of adding low-maintenance perennials to your garden? If so, purple coneflower might be the perfect plant for you. There are so many pluses to this native plant that effortlessly ...

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, ...

Q: What is going on with my purple coneflower plants? The flowers are green instead of purple, and the plants are very small ...

Purple coneflower is a low-maintenance native perennial plant that provides environmental benefits. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, while its seeds feed birds like goldfinches. This ...

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 ...

Just when you thought it was time to wind down in the garden, there are still things you can have fun with. For instance, you can plant seeds straight into the soil right now. It's always a delight to ...