Echinacea, commonly known as the coneflower, is a native perennial to North America and has been a staple plant since the days of Native Americans. In recent years, coneflowers have seen a resurgence in many gardens throughout the Mid-Atlantic. While for a long time they were primarily found in a pale pink, cross-breeding and research have expanded the color range to include vibrant pinks, whites, yellows, reds, and multi-colored varieties. These hardy plants are also fantastic for attracting pollinators, with bees, butterflies, and birds flocking to their large, vibrant blooms. Best of all, a single coneflower plant provides season-long color year after year.

Coneflower Varieties Available at Meadows Farms

Remember, the coneflower varieties listed below are just a selection of the varieties that Meadows Farms carries. Please call your local Meadows Farms for other varieties or special requests.

CHEYENNE SPIRIT

A stunning first year flowering variety producing a mix of flower colors from rich purple, pink, red-orange, to yellow and white; attracts pollinators and feeds the birds in winter; use in naturalized areas with other native plants.

MAGNUS

Magnus Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented fuchsia daisy flowers with coppery-bronze eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its large pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

POW WOW WHITE

This attractive echinacea produces large pure white flowers with coppery centers; a perfect choice for planting in groups, along border edges, or in containers; great for flower arrangements, attracts pollinators.

POW WOW WILD BERRY

This stunning echinacea produces large purple-pink flowers with coppery centers; a perfect choice for planting in groups, along border edges, or in containers; great for flower arrangements, attracts pollinators.

SOMBRERO™ ADOBE ORANGE

Glowing, orange flowers with copper cones, produced on strong, well branched stems; attracts pollinators and feeds the birds in winter; use in naturalized areas with other native plants.

SOMBRERO™ HOT CORAL

A remarkable variety with eye catching color; strong and bushy habit that is ideal for sunny borders and mixed containers; large and fragrant flowers have striking coral petals with orange tips, surrounding a copper cone; deadhead spent blooms.

SOMBRERO™ LEMON YELLOW

Sunny, bright yellow flowers with coppery cones, produced on strong, well branched stems; attracts pollinators and feeds the birds in winter; use in naturalized areas with other native plants.

SOMBRERO™ SALSA RED

Glowing, bright red flowers with dark red cones, produced on strong, well branched stems; attracts pollinators and feeds the birds in winter; use in naturalized areas with other native plants.