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

Certain plants, like dahlias, lavender, and coneflowers, are prone to rotting in cool, wet conditions and should be protected from consistent rain and snow. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025

Echinacea, better known as coneflowers, is a perennial plant native to North America. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025

Whether or not to cut back coneflowers is ultimately based on preference, but there are some advantages to delaying the process. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025

Leave standing plants like coneflowers, rudbeckia, sunflowers and ornamental grasses that hold seed heads through winter, providing food for birds like finches and chickadees. —Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2025

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