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, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Coneflowers should be planted in spring after the threat of frost is over. Plant them in an area that receives full sun and has ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every garden should have coneflowers! But why grow coneflowers in the first place? That’s easy: They’re carefree plants that grow happily in almost any kind of soil. They’ll withstand nearly anything ...

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 ...

For a July plant spotlight, it is hard to think of a better candidate. Most gardeners first meet Echinacea through Echinacea ...

That’s easy: They’re carefree plants that grow happily in almost any kind of soil. They’ll withstand nearly anything that Mother Nature can throw at them, including bitter, cold winters and hot, dry ...