Coneflowers already draw butterflies and bees, but pairing them with the right companion plants can turn a simple bed into a ...

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, ...

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 ...

This coneflower variety offers dozens of beautiful blooms in one season and it's also tolerant to deer and drought, making it a wonderful addition to your yard.

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 ...

Pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are some of the most beneficial visitors you can have in your garden. Not only do they contribute to a healthy backyard ecosystem, but they also ...

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 ...

In addition to the native purple coneflower, a number of varieties of different colors and growth habits have been developed. Just check out a few of the more popular seed catalogs. There also are ...

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, ...

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 ...