Coneflowers: A Symbol Of Strength, Resilience, Health & Positive Hope For The Future

FUN FACTS:

🌼 The botanical name Echinacea is derived from the Greek word ekhinos which translates as Hedgehog. This is due to the look of the spiny center part of the bloom.

🌼 Coneflower blooms attract all Butterfly types, including Fritillaries, Monarchs, Painted Ladies & Swallowtails, who feed on the sweet nectar.

🌼 The flower nectar also feeds Hummingbirds & Bees & Songbirds feast on the seeds through fall & winter.

🌼 The purple Coneflower is an herbal medicine that has been used for centuries, customarily as a treatment for the common cold, coughs, bronchitis, upper respiratory infections, & some inflammatory conditions.

🌼 Coneflowers are from the Daisy Family. They thrive in full sun, meaning they need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming.

🌼 Because they are self-seeders, Coneflowers multiply year after year, & they bloom from midsummer until the first frost.