best performing coneflowers

17 of the Best Coneflower Varieties

17 of the Best Echinacea Series and Cultivars to Grow in the Garden. Bravado. ...
Bravado. 'Bravado' features single, four to five-inch blooms reminiscent of daisies, in a rosy shade of pink with orange cone-shaped centers. ...
Butterfly Kisses. ...
Doubledecker. ...
Double Scoop. ...
Green Jewel. ...
Hot Papaya. ...
Magnus.

Are there dwarf coneflowers?

Noted for its short stature, Echinacea 'Sensation Pink' is a dwarf Coneflower that stands out with its profusion of large, intense pink flowers, 3 in. ... This Coneflower has a compact habit and provides a breathtaking floral display in the garden from mid to late summer. Perfect for small gardens and containers.

What looks good with coneflowers?

Other native coneflower companion plants include:

Bee Balm.
American Basket flower.
Gentian.
Cardinal Flower.
Phlox.
Goat's Beard.
Coreopsis.
Beard Tongue.

Is purple coneflower the same as echinacea?

Echinacea is one of the three different genera known as coneflowers. Some well-known species in the Echinacea genus include Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea. Members of the Echinacea species are known by their common name, purple coneflowers, or (confusingly) just coneflowers.

Should you cut back coneflowers?

Pruning coneflowers can help them produce more flowers and keep them at a more manageable height. Cut the coneflowers down to one-half of their length with pruning shears in the early summer. ... Cut down the coneflowers to soil level after they stop blooming and wither or after a frost.

How tall do coneflowers get?

There are many native species of coneflower, but as we mentioned above, the most popular is the purple coneflower,, which usually grows between 2 and 4 feet tall. Among other easy-to-find varieties, 'White Swan' is a popular selection that grows up to 4 feet tall and has large white flowers.

Do coneflowers spread?

Coneflowers spread in clumps up to 2 ft. in diameter. This plant mass looks like one plant and must be divided every three to four years. If the clumping plants are not divided, the overcrowded roots do not reach the soil for enough nutrition and the plant declines.

Do coneflowers bloom more than once?

Most coneflowers produce several flowers per stem and will rebloom without any deadheading. Oftentimes, new blooms will appear at leaf nodes before the top flower finishes wilting.

Will purple coneflowers grow in shade?

Coneflowers can grow in partial shade

They prefer sun and grow best in sun, but if you have a shady yard like I do, you can still grow them.

How far apart should you plant coneflowers?

Planting: Space coneflowers 18 to 24 inches apart. (See plant's stick tag for specific spacing recommendations.) Soil requirements: Coneflower prefers average, well-drained soil but tolerates sandy and clay soils.

Is coneflower poisonous?

The purple coneflower is a plant that flourishes well and is found all over North America. Also known for its herbaceous benefits, ingestion of large quantities of this flower by canines can cause mild to moderate toxicity.

Which echinacea is best?

The strongest evidence for echinacea as a cold treatment comes from studies of Echinacea purpurea. Studies of Echinacea angustifolia and any echinacea root have had weaker results. Echinacea may not work as well in children and young adults as it does in older adults.

Are black eyed susans a coneflower?

Purple coneflowers (Echincea purpurea) and black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia fulgida) are sometimes both called coneflowers, but the two are distinct species. Both are perennials -- which means they live year after year -- and both are wildflowers native to forests, prairies and meadows of eastern North America.

Why are my coneflowers turning black?

Diseases that cause coneflower foliage to turn black include alternaria leaf spot and bacterial leaf spot. ... Other diseases than infect coneflowers include botrytis leaf spot, stem spot, cercospora leaf spot and septoria leaf spot.

Do coneflowers reseed themselves?

Coneflowers spread by self-seeding.

Each bloom produces many seeds, some of which inevitably fall to the ground. Goldfinches in particular will land on dried seed heads and pick out seeds.

Should purple coneflowers be deadheaded?

Deadheading is the primary maintenance for coneflowers. They are prolific bloomers, and deadheading (removing the dead flowers from living plants) will keep them in bloom all summer. Each flower remains in bloom for several weeks. Flowers start blooming from the top of the stem.

Why are my coneflowers dying?

Sudden wilting usually indicates a root problem. With coneflowers, a root rot or a fungal disease right at soil level will kill the plants. Poor soil drainage is the usual cause.

How often should I water coneflowers?

Watering: Tolerant of drought, but does best in average, dry to medium moisture. Water regularly, but let soil dry out in between. Coneflowers need at least an inch of water weekly. Propagation: Divide clumps when crowded, about every 4 years.

What animal eats coneflowers?

In the garden, deer and other grazing animals will eat the young Echinacea plants but normally avoid mature plants, unless they are desperate. Echinacea can occasionally be infested by japanese beetles, root borers, aphids, cutworms, eriophyid mites, or tent caterpillars.

Do coneflowers attract butterflies?

Coneflower. A favorite among birds, butterflies, and bees, coneflower is often the main attraction in backyard butterfly gardens. Coneflowers grow best in well-drained soil and full sun, but they can also hold up to heat, humidity, and drought.

Will purple coneflower bloom the first year?

Echinacea is easy to grow from nursery stock, seed or division. ... Seeds will germinate in 10-20 days. Flowers reliably bloom the first year from seed if sown early (see Summer Flowers for Color).