Coneflowers produce yellow daisy flowers with conspicuous brown
centres, in late summer and autumn. They flower prolifically and
are excellent for cutting. The common name is also used to refer
to the genus Echinacea. There are 16 species, which grow on the
prairies and in woodland, in North America. They are best grown
in full sun and like a fertile, humus-rich soil, with good
drainage. They struggle in drought conditions.