Echinacea Plants (Coneflowers) for Sale From Breck's
For a spectacular display of bright summer colours, nothing quite measures up to Coneflowers (Echinacea). Reaching up to 4 feet in height, these striking daisy-like flowers come in a variety of magnificent colours, from classic pale purple to lemon, hot pink, marmalade and even green. All have the trademark centre cone; in some varieties, this is a small button surrounded by a ring of smooth, narrow petals, while in other types, the cone is the main attraction, nearly eclipsing its lovely little collar of petals. Radiant and breathtaking, coneflowers bloom in summer and brighten your yard with colour for weeks. They attract butterflies, birds and honeybees as well.
Coneflower Planting Overview
Coneflowers (Echinacea) do well in full sun in zones 4 through 9 and will thrive in well-drained clay and dry soil types. They should be planted in the spring, at least 18 inches apart to allow for growth. One of the pleasures of planting coneflowers is that you can grow them almost anywhere as long as they get enough sun. These hardy flowers set the standard for low maintenance; they are unappealing to deer, resistant to pests and disease and tolerant of dry conditions.
