Coneflowers are among the most dependable native perennials for sunny North American gardens. Their sturdy stems, rough green foliage, prominent central cones, and large daisy-like flowers provide weeks of color during summer while supporting bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and seed-eating birds. The best-known species is Echinacea purpurea, commonly called purple coneflower or eastern purple coneflower. …
