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

Deadheading coneflowers isn’t necessary, but some gardeners like to do it in August to help prolong blooming and prevent the plant from going to seed, Krueger says. — The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Butterflies and bees may not be the only ones enjoying the explosion of coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) in the garden. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Perennial performers with long-lasting blooms primed for summer include coneflowers (Echinacea), black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri), and Verbena bonariensis. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

Why Hydrangeas Droop So Quickly Some types of cut flowers seem to last forever in vases—like coneflowers, cosmos, and zinnias—but hydrangeas usually start drooping quickly. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing coneflower

• purple coneflower

Rhymes for coneflower

• candlepower
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