Not that there was anything wrong with the original E. purpurea, a familiar dusky purple daisy-like flower with a prominent orange center. Its long bloom period, self-seeding habit, and drought tolerance still make it a favorite of beginners and professionals alike, who delight in the wildlife-friendly attributes of the pollen-rich blooms. Coneflowers are trouble-free but just watch out that you don’t overwater the plant or root rot and fungal diseases like powdery mildew can occur. Here are 35 stunning coneflower hybrids and cultivars for your garden, but be on the lookout for new varieties introduced each year. AYImages / Getty Images
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 12 to 18 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4a to 9aHeight: 12 to 30 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Height: 12 to 24 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 7Height: 23 to 25 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Height: 24 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 30 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
‘Greenline’ is a relatively early bloomer by coneflower standards, producing flowers from June to August.
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 18 to 24 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Height: 30 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Height: 36 to 42 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 24 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 10Height: 24 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun
A medium-sized coneflower, this variety is known for enormous flowers, a full five inches across.
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 32 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Height: 18 to 24 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Height: 30 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Height: 24 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Height: 24 to 30 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 30 to 40 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 12 to 24 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 36 to 48 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Height: 48 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Height: 24 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Height: 30 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Height: 24 to 36 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Height: 12 to 24 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun
Native Area: Central to southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 1 to 1.5 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and eastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 1.5 to 2 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and eastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 10Height: 2 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Area: Central and eastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Height: 2 to 3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Height: 2 to 2.5 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and eastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8Height: 2 to 2.5 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central to southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 2 to 3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central and eastern North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Height: 2 to 3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central to southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 1 to 2 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central to southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 1.5 to 2 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Native Area: Central to southeastern U.S.USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Height: 2 to 3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
