Coneflowers are easy to grow from seed, but not all varieties will sow true and inherit their parents features. Choose from these budget-friendly options.

Some of the best options for novice gardeners who want to dip their toes into perennials are beautiful North American native coneflowers because there are so many varieties available, they attract ...

Coneflower seeds exposed to 40 degrees F for about two months show dramatically improved germination rates. To treat coneflower seeds to these conditions, you have a few options.

Another way to achieve coneflower longevity is to allow plants to self-seed. Location is important. Coneflowers do best in a bed that gets direct afternoon sunlight and in soil that is well ...

A wide variety of insects in midsummer can chew petals (and foliage), which include many species of beetles, grasshoppers, ...

Harvest the seed heads in a paper bag. Break open the dried seed heads, shake out the seeds and spread them in a single layer to dry. Dry seeds for 1-2 weeks in a well ventilated dark place. Store ...

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 ...

The instant I saw the coneflower, I thought it was one in a million, with its giant 5-inch-plus golden blooms that at first reminded me of a gloriosa daisy. I am talking about the new Color Coded ...

A: Sow echinacea (coneflower) seed about 1⁄8 inch deep in a sunny spot with well-draining soil September through November. I've found rain lilies to be really easy to grow from seed. I simply ...