coneflower

noun

cone·​flow·​er ˈkōn-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of several composite plants (as of the genera Echinacea and Ratibida) having cone-shaped flower disks: such as

a

: rudbeckia

b

: purple coneflower

Examples of coneflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But coneflowers also appeal to many beneficial insects, including hoverflies and pirate bugs that eat pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025

The conditioning formula is enriched with blue malva for its subtle color-correcting pigments, plus coneflower (aka, echinacea) to deeply nourish and strengthen strands. —Jessie Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025

The best reseeding coneflowers are wild-type species such as pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida), purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), and yellow coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa). —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025

The program has a long list of potential plants that can work, such as little bluestem grass, native columbine, blazing star, butterfly milkweed, purple and yellow coneflowers, goldenrod and asters. —Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing coneflower

• purple coneflower

Rhymes for coneflower

• candlepower
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