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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But adding coneflowers to your landscape does require some pre-planning.
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Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Native coneflowers, typically purple or pink, star in many prairie landscapes.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
Blooms appear earlier than other coneflowers.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Its lacy, gray-green leaves pair nicely with perennials like roses, yarrow, coneflowers, daisies, and daylilies.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
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Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Native coneflowers, typically purple or pink, star in many prairie landscapes.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
Blooms appear earlier than other coneflowers.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Its lacy, gray-green leaves pair nicely with perennials like roses, yarrow, coneflowers, daisies, and daylilies.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Coneflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coneflower. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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