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

Jack in the Pulpit and mayapples are among the season’s first arrivals; coneflowers and black-eyed Susans dot the surrounding meadows June through August. —Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026

One garden tip Nielsen recommends when cultivating purple coneflower is to work compost into the soil at least two weeks before transplanting or planting coneflower seeds. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026

Plants like coneflowers, black-eyed Susan, and yarrow all grow well in pots, planters, and flower beds too! —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026

Consider bee balm, coneflowers, lupines, and columbines—these share similar growing requirements with blueberries. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 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