Key Points Baking soda can only quickly boost plants if your soil is extremely acidic. Conduct a soil test to find out what ...

Growing coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) is the easiest way to make your summer gardens pop. Give them six hours of sunlight coupled with well-draining soils, and they'll graciously bloom their heads off, ...

Purple coneflower is a low-maintenance native plant that adds beauty to your garden and supports pollinators and birds.

Selecting coneflower varieties is a tricky decision – but a beautiful one. This prairie queen of flowers is a dynamic choice for helping a backyard transition from summer into fall, and new breeds are ...

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 ...

Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is a native perennial in most of the eastern United States, thriving in zones 3 through 9. The genus name, Echinacea, originates from the Greek word echinos, ...

Purple coneflower,Echinacea purpurea,is a popular prairie wildflower at home in Texas gardens. The drooping, rosy-purple petals that give it a swept-back look surround a prominent cone of golden-brown ...

Gardens thrive with no-fuss Cheyenne Spirit coneflowers By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Certain plants earn a permanent ...

Echinacea, more often called by its common name, coneflower, is a hot pick when it comes to choosing native plants. And they are loved by birds, bees, butterflies and songbirds. These tough perennials ...

Discover the surprising health benefits of Echinacea, also known as coneflower. This native North American plant, traditionally used by Native Americans, offers more than just immunity support. Its ...

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, ...