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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For a stunning, colorful display of blooms that lasts until the first frost, plant coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) alongside your zinnias.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Several species of wild coneflower are available, but the classic purple coneflower is Echinacea purpurea.
—Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Different species of coneflowers are found throughout North America, so check which species are native to your area.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Laura Janney, garden designer and owner of The Inspired Garden, recommends that coneflowers be placed in the mid-layer of a garden for the best effect.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Several species of wild coneflower are available, but the classic purple coneflower is Echinacea purpurea.
—Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Different species of coneflowers are found throughout North America, so check which species are native to your area.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Laura Janney, garden designer and owner of The Inspired Garden, recommends that coneflowers be placed in the mid-layer of a garden for the best effect.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coneflower
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“Coneflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coneflower. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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