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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Other beneficial plants for adult monarchs include zinnias, asters, coneflowers, and bee balm.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Seasonal color plants like begonia, penta and echinacea (coneflower) also work well.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Researchers planted ozone-sensitive plants, including certain species of snap beans, milkweed and coneflower, according to the school’s news release, as well as ozone-resistant plants, including other types of snap beans.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Blooms include black-eyed susan, aster, coneflower, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Seasonal color plants like begonia, penta and echinacea (coneflower) also work well.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Researchers planted ozone-sensitive plants, including certain species of snap beans, milkweed and coneflower, according to the school’s news release, as well as ozone-resistant plants, including other types of snap beans.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Blooms include black-eyed susan, aster, coneflower, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
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“Coneflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coneflower. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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