Letting coneflowers go to seed supports natural reseeding, saving you the hassle of replanting. Dried seed heads act like a self-sustaining bird feeder, attracting and feeding goldfinches, sparrows, ...

This week and next could be your last chance this year to see a proliferation of pale purple coneflowers in northern Illinois natural areas. But wait, purple coneflowers bloom in July and August, ...

The Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a native perennial often found at the top of the beginning gardener’s lists. Personally, I think it belongs at the top of all gardener’s lists. Unlike ...