In the quest to convert my sterile grass lawn into an ecologically sound landscape, I’ve learned that few plants are as effective, or as lovely, as purple coneflower. Simple, yet well-defined, ...

Summer heat doesn't have to leave your garden looking worn out and tired when certain perennial choices are built to thrive ...

Q. A friend of mine suggested I add coneflowers to my perennial garden. I looked online and there are many types of coneflowers to choose from. Which are the best? A. The best coneflowers are the ones ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pink coneflower flowers in bloom Coneflowers come in a wealth of fantastic shades and forms, so many that there is sure to be a ...

Every garden should have coneflowers! But why grow coneflowers in the first place? That’s easy: They’re carefree plants that grow happily in almost any kind of soil. They’ll withstand nearly anything ...

While many spring-blooming plants go in the ground as seeds or bulbs in fall, you can transplant many potted perennials as ...

Echinacea, more often called by its common name, coneflower, is a hot pick when it comes to choosing native plants. And they are loved by birds, bees, butterflies and songbirds. These tough perennials ...

Coreopsis is known for its non-fussy nature, and this pretty yellow-and-red bloom is sure to be a standout among the flowering perennials in your garden. Why we love it: Not only is this plant ...

Skip the wait! These plants will grow in a hurry.

How would you like to have a perennial that was native, hardy, drought tolerant, attracts butterflies and songbirds, but does not attract deer and looks pretty in the garden? Does this sound ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Nine species of ...