There are many tough and lovely native wildflowers that belong in more gardens but are overlooked and underappreciated. Many of them may even be rare or listed endangered plants, even though they are ...

Snow cone coneflower (Echinacea 'Snow Cone') traces its heritage to the long-lived, eastern coneflower species (Echinacea tennesseensis) and shares its penchant for returning every year. It was ...

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 ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. One of the people-stopping perennial plants is the giant coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima). The plant has large, 24-inch-long by 10-inch-wide, ...

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 are looking for something a little bit different, the beautiful native plant, cutleaf coneflower, can make an attractive addition to your flower garden. This yellow daisy-like flower is as much ...

Q: Some of my coneflower petals disappear before the flower is fully open, or have chewing damage after it opens. What can I do to stop this? A: You can’t intervene much if you want to let the plants ...

Louisiana gardeners have been growing the coneflower, or Echinacea purpurea, for years. It’s a tough, resilient plant that’s extremely attractive to butterflies, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill ...

Like many, I spend time these virus-scary days looking for rays of sunshine. This week, one of my favorite native perennials, giant coneflower, is offering up positive notes in our home garden. I was ...

Winter gardens can feel like a quiet, gray world, but the truth is, a little patience can transform them into something ...

Daisy-like flowers, with slender lavender-hued petals, are once again thriving across the country. The smooth coneflower has been endangered for decades, but it's making a comeback thanks largely in ...