coneflower

noun

cone·​flow·​er ˈkōn-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce coneflower (audio)
: any of several composite plants (as of the genera Echinacea and Ratibida) having cone-shaped flower disks: such as
a
: rudbeckia
b
: purple coneflower

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Butterflies and bees may not be the only ones enjoying the explosion of coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) in the garden. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Be careful not to break the stems on flowers like cosmos or coneflowers because a bent stem won’t provide water to the bloom. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026 Plant orange coneflowers in well-draining soil, in USDA zones 3-9. — The Spruce, 11 July 2026 Why Hydrangeas Droop So Quickly Some types of cut flowers seem to last forever in vases—like coneflowers, cosmos, and zinnias—but hydrangeas usually start drooping quickly. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coneflower

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coneflower was circa 1818

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“Coneflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coneflower. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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