17 of the Best Coneflower Varieties

When you think of echinacea, chances are that the typical purple coneflower comes to mind, attractive to pollinators and herbalists alike, as well as wildflower aficionados everywhere.

But, wait. What’s that? You’re looking for more variety? Blossoms bursting forth in all colors of the rainbow?

Well, if you’re a coneflower fan, you’ve come to the right place.

Though pinkish-purple may be the standard, echinacea flowers are actually available in a striking variety of hues, from white, yellow, and pale peach to vibrant orange, pink, and red. You can even find a green variety, if that’s your thing.

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Whether you love a bright splash of bold and highly saturated color, or muted pastels are more to your taste, you’ll find just what you’re looking for right here.

To make the search for the perfect cultivars to plant in your garden a little easier, I’ve gathered 17 of my favorite varieties of Echinacea purpurea, in just about every hue available.

These also run the gamut in terms of height at maturity, bloom type (with both single and double-blossomed varieties), and selections suited to container growing as well as planting in the ground.

Get out your gardening journal and start dreaming. Let’s take a look at some of the best types of echinacea to plant in the garden.

‘Bravado’ features single, four to five-inch blooms reminiscent of daisies, in a rosy shade of pink with orange cone-shaped centers.

Are they bold and intimidating, as their name would suggest? I’m not convinced. Fortunately, the pollinators aren’t scared off either – beneficial insects who visit your garden will