Letting coneflowers go to seed supports natural reseeding, saving you the hassle of replanting. Dried seed heads act like a self-sustaining bird feeder, attracting and feeding goldfinches, sparrows, ...

Want more coneflowers in your yard? Don't waste money by buying seeds – the coneflowers you already have produce plenty, and harvesting seeds from your garden is as easy as cutting off the dried ...

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 ...

Herbaceous perennial coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) serve many purposes in the garden, filling the landscape with daisy-like blooms. Growing them is a great way to attract pollinators and birds; they ...

Nine species of coneflower are native to North America and one in particular, the purple coneflower, has been a popular choice for sunny gardens, with its showy daisylike blooms on tall stems. It is ...

Love coneflowers but want to diversify your offerings for pollinators? Two herbs will brighten the yard and extend the ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. QUESTION: When should I cut down Echinaceas ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – Seed saving is a tradition that has been practiced by home gardeners and horticulturalists for generations. It allows us to preserve our favorite heirloom varieties from year to year ...