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

a

: rudbeckia

b

: purple coneflower

Examples of coneflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Colorful flowers like lavender, coneflowers, sunflowers and zinnias cover sight. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Sight comes from colorful flowers such as lavender, coneflowers, sunflowers and zinnias. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Stop deadheading plants grown for ornamental seed heads, such as coneflowers, sedums, ornamental grasses, and black-eyed Susans. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

For example, peonies, irises, daffodils, and astilbes are best divided in the fall, while perennials like sedum, asters, coneflower, lilies, and black-eyed Susans are best divided in the spring. — The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing coneflower

• purple coneflower

Rhymes for coneflower

• candlepower
• cauliflower
• overpower
• superpower
• vavasour
• waterpower
• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower