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 ...

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 ...

If you don’t already grow purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) in your garden, you’ve most likely seen this purplish-pink, daisy-like flower adding a pop of color in someone else’s yard. They’re a ...

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, ...

The purple coneflower belongs to the genus Echinacea which contains nine species with numerous cultivated varieties. Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflowers) are native to eastern and central parts of ...

Spring has sprung — and if you feel you must have a green thumb to welcome new life into your outdoor space, think again. Anyone can cultivate a beautiful garden with a little guidance. And as Lindsay ...