Coneflower

Coneflowers appear to be rosy pink sombreros on parade in the perennial garden. The sturdy long lasting sweetly scented blooms are perched upon 2’ tall stems that emerge in summer from 6” tall clumps of foliage.

The spiny orange, cone-like centers can be dried and used in flower arrangements and wreaths.

Butterflies and hummingbirds can be seen darting about, attracted to the yummy nectar of the cone creating a kaleidoscope of garden colors and movement.

This mainstay of the north Texas garden can tolerate poor soils and drought conditions. Coneflowers do well in full or part-sun.

Green Lake grows the traditional rosy pink ‘Magnus” and the lovely creamy white variety called ‘ White Swan’

Include This In Your Parade of Perennials