Coneflower (Echinacea)

Example of approximately what these plants look like when shipped. See the eighth photograph of any plant to see a photo of what it looks like when shipped.
Echinacea purpurea coneflowers are the easy-to-grow perennial flower everyone loves. Perfect pops of prolific purple-pink blooms flower above neat clumps of foliage from early summer into early autumn. The generous size blossoms beg butterflies and hummingbirds to drink their nectar in season and birds to eat the seed heads in fall.

We think every garden should have this long-lived, medium-height perennial that works so well in cut and dried flower arrangements because it will put up with poor soil, heat, humidity and even drought. Deer tend to avoid Echinacea, making it an excellent option for naturalizing. We've seen it in every application possible from beds to borders to mass plantings on hillsides.

However you choose to use it, you won't be disappointed with this timeless beauty.

See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
Product
Coneflower PRIMA® 'Saffron' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Prima Saffron' grows to 12-18 inches and excels in full sun. Its vibrant saffron-yellow blooms offer a bold and sunny addition, bringing warmth to your garden.
In stock.
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Adobe Orange' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sombrero Adobe Orange' grows to 18-20 inches and excels in full sun. Its rich adobe orange blooms bring a warm and vibrant touch to your garden landscape.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Adobe Orange' {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $31.47 each  |  10: $29.90 each
Coneflower 'Sombrero Adobe Orange' grows to 18-20 inches and excels in full sun. Its rich adobe orange blooms bring a warm and vibrant touch to your garden landscape.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Fuchsia Fandango' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sombrero Fuchsia Fandango' reaches 18-20 inches tall and thrives in full sun. Its dazzling fuchsia blooms add a lively and eye-catching element to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Lemon Yellow Improved' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow Improved' grows to 18-20 inches and excels in full sun. Its bright lemon-yellow blooms offer a fresh, sunny addition to your garden.
In stock.
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Poco Hot Coral' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sombrero Poco Hot Coral' reaches 18-20 inches and thrives in full sun. It features vibrant hot coral-colored blooms, adding a bold and lively splash to your garden.
In stock.
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Salsa Red' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sombrero Salsa Red' reaches 18-20 inches in height and thrives in full sun. Its vibrant salsa-red blooms add a bold and spicy splash of color to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Salsa Red' {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $31.47 each  |  10: $29.90 each
Coneflower 'Sombrero Salsa Red' reaches 18-20 inches in height and thrives in full sun. Its vibrant salsa-red blooms add a bold and spicy splash of color to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Sangrita' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sombrero Sangrita' grows 18-20" tall, featuring striking red-orange blooms with dark centers and green foliage. It thrives in full sun, adding bold color and vibrancy to your garden.
In stock.
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Sangrita' {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $31.47 each  |  10: $29.90 each
Coneflower 'Sombrero Sangrita' grows 18-20" tall, featuring striking red-orange blooms with dark centers and green foliage. It thrives in full sun, adding bold color and vibrancy to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Summer Solstice' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sombrero Summer Solstice' reaches 18-20 inches tall and thrives in full sun. Its bright, sunlit blooms add a cheerful and lively touch to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available
Coneflower SOMBRERO® 'Summer Solstice' {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $31.47 each  |  10: $29.90 each
Coneflower 'Sombrero Summer Solstice' reaches 18-20 inches tall and thrives in full sun. Its bright, sunlit blooms add a cheerful and lively touch to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Coneflower SUNSEEKERS® 'Mineola' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sunseekers Mineola' grows to 18-24 inches and excels in full sun. Its vibrant blooms bring a sunny and cheerful element, enhancing the beauty of your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available
Coneflower SUNSEEKERS® 'Rainbow' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sunseekers Rainbow' reaches 18-24 inches and thrives in full sun. Its colorful array of blooms creates a vibrant and dynamic display in your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available
Coneflower SUNSEEKERS® 'Salmon' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sunseekers Salmon' grows to 18-24 inches and prefers full sun. Its lovely salmon-colored blooms provide a warm and inviting touch to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available
Coneflower SUNSEEKERS® 'Sweet Fuchsia' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sunseekers Sweet Fuchsia' reaches 18-24 inches in height and thrives in full sun. The stunning sweet fuchsia blooms add a vibrant and striking touch to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available
Coneflower SUNSEEKERS® 'Tequila Sunrise' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $587.52 ($8.16 per plant)
Coneflower 'Sunseekers Tequila Sunrise' grows to 18-24 inches and excels in full sun. Its bright, warm blooms create a lively and energetic display in your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available
Purple Cone Flower {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $20.97 each  |  10: $19.92 each
(Hedge Coneflower, Black Sampson) From early summer into early autumn, large, lightly scented, dazzling purple/fuchsia flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies while the stature and height (24-36") serve as a backbone to the garden.
In stock.
Purple Cone Flower {2-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $28.47 each  |  10: $27.05 each
(Hedge Coneflower, Black Sampson) From early summer into early autumn, large, lightly scented, dazzling purple/fuchsia flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies while the stature and height (24-36") serve as a backbone to the garden.
In stock.
Purple Cone Flower {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $8.67 each  |  250 - 999: $8.37 each
(Hedge Coneflower, Black Sampson) From early summer into early autumn, large, lightly scented, dazzling purple/fuchsia flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies while the stature and height (24-36") serve as a backbone to the garden.
In stock.
Purple Cone Flower {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $249.84 ($3.47 per plant)
(Hedge Coneflower, Black Sampson) From early summer into early autumn, large, lightly scented, dazzling purple/fuchsia flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies while the stature and height (24-36") serve as a backbone to the garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 08/25/25.Email when available
White Cone Flower {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $20.97 each  |  10: $19.92 each
(Alba Coneflower) Fragrant and wonderful, large (to 4 1/2") white flowers abound from early summer into early autumn with prominent coppery-green central cones. 24-36" tall.
In stock.
White Cone Flower {2-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $28.47 each  |  10: $27.05 each
(Alba Coneflower) Fragrant and wonderful, large (to 4 1/2") white flowers abound from early summer into early autumn with prominent coppery-green central cones. 24-36" tall.
In stock.
White Cone Flower {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $8.67 each  |  250 - 999: $8.37 each
(Alba Coneflower) Fragrant and wonderful, large (to 4 1/2") white flowers abound from early summer into early autumn with prominent coppery-green central cones. 24-36" tall.
In stock.
White Cone Flower {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $249.84 ($3.47 per plant)
(Alba Coneflower) Fragrant and wonderful, large (to 4 1/2") white flowers abound from early summer into early autumn with prominent coppery-green central cones. 24-36" tall.
In stock.
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Specifications


General information about Echinacea:
Like a well-aged Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, Echinacea are long-standing perennial plants whose faithful bloom will be a welcome sight every year by both humans and butterflies who are highly attracted to the flowers. Indeed, they are prolific bloomers with attractive foliage and unmistakable, beautifully formed flowers.

Echinacea are known for large flower heads that in fall turn to seed that birds love. If you have a cut flower garden, without question, you will want some because they are lovely and long-lasting in bouquets as well as dramatic in dried flower arrangements. As for naturalizing, you can’t ask for more from a plant. And when it comes to borders, Echinacea are frequently chosen for their ability to draw a visual dividing line between one area and another without the use of hard-scape materials.

Their coarse, deep green 8-inch leaves are serrated and act as a pleasing foil for smaller plants. Flowers abound in early summer and then continue until frost. The flower heads have rays and greenish centers that change to an orange/brown over the season. At maturity, the rays angle downward and the center assumes a distinctive cone shape (thus their nickname, Coneflower).

Coneflowers are tolerant of poor soil, heat, humidity and drought; in addition, deer tend to avoid them. If you are planting in southern zones, you’ll quickly be rewarded by their rapid spread while those who plant in northern zones will still appreciate a moderately fast spreading rate. Echinacea prefers well-drained soil in full sun so southern heat and humidity aren't bothersome and blooms last a long time both on the plant and in a vase.

Things to Note
You’ll want to keep in mind that deadheading will prolong flowering and prevent seeding. At the same time, should you have the room to allow the flowers the opportunity of going to seed, you will be rewarded by birds going crazy for Echinacea seeds as well as enjoying the beauty of the seed heads throughout the winter (especially in snow). Remember, if you do choose to remove them, leave foliage at the plants' base to overwinter.

Interesting Facts
Not only is Echinacea a prized perennial for many gardeners, but it is also a potent medicine. Reports state that ingestion of this plant increases immune function, reduces the effects of colds and flues, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections, purifies the blood, and flushes waste from the lymphatic system. Echinacea gets her name from the Greek word, "echinos" meaning hedgehog. Because of the spiky, hair-like foliage at the base of the plant, Echinacea garnered this nickname.



Care
Deadheading spent flower heads is recommended to promote extended blooming.
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