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

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

This concrete planter mimics the look of a loose summer garden with lantanas, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ coneflowers, and autumn ferns spilling out while ‘Alabama Crimson’ honeysuckle and ‘Gilded Sun’ roses add height. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026

Now that her space is full of coneflowers, cosmos and yarrow, the avian life has rebounded. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026

Seasonal color plants like begonia, penta and echinacea (coneflower) also work well. —Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 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