Coneflowers, otherwise known as echinacea, are a gorgeous addition to the summer garden. A favorite for prairie-style planting and attracting pollinators, these drought-tolerant perennials stand tall, with their statement flowerheads swaying gently in the breeze. And if you're as much of a fan as we are, and you already have one or two plants in your yard, why not expand your collection by collecting and sowing the seeds?
Harvesting seeds is a wonderfully rewarding job that often gets overlooked. This gardening task can be done with all types of flowers in the fall, but coneflowers are one of the best perennials to collect from, as the large seedheads are easy to handle.
