coneflower
noun
cone·flow·er
ˈkōn-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of several composite plants (as of the genera Echinacea and Ratibida) having cone-shaped flower disks: such as
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These coneflowers are better equipped to handle drought and humidity than older versions.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Echinacea Echinacea, also known as the coneflower, is a prairie flower in the daisy family.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2026
Coneflower Deadhead coneflowers to keep the sun-loving flowers in bloom all summer long.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Deadhead Regularly Once these basics are covered, Addison says the best way to encourage more coneflower blooms is to stay on top of deadheading to keep your coneflower plants blooming throughout the growing season.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Echinacea Echinacea, also known as the coneflower, is a prairie flower in the daisy family.
—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2026
Coneflower Deadhead coneflowers to keep the sun-loving flowers in bloom all summer long.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Deadhead Regularly Once these basics are covered, Addison says the best way to encourage more coneflower blooms is to stay on top of deadheading to keep your coneflower plants blooming throughout the growing season.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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“Coneflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coneflower. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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