![]() Goldenrod provides a cloud of lemony blooms, while sedum plants have puffs of pink to yellow flowers on hardy succulent bases. A sea of jewel tones and softer pastels will draw pollinators like a magnet and improve the overall health of your landscape. ![]() If you want to bring in the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, a flowering and fruiting garden can help and there are many brightly colored choices. Pollinator Attracting Companion Planting with Echinacea Other native coneflower companion plants include: Lupines come in an array of tones and are early season color, while hardy geranium creates a carpet of jewel tones and makes an excellent base plant in the bed. Gaillardia has all the tones of a sunset, while black-eyed Susan brings cheery yellow and a similar rayed flower. It has bright orange blooms and does indeed attract butterflies. ![]() An excellent native to pair with Echinacea is butterfly weed, or Asclepias. Since they are native, they are very adaptable to the existing conditions and do not require as much care as introduced species. Native plants are perfect for the perennial garden. These easy bloomers are hardy to USDA zones 3 to 9. Echinacea is native to the central and eastern parts of North America. Another garden scheme to consider is to use all natives as companions for Echinacea. When contemplating what to plant with coneflowers, consider other flowering plants as well as foliage superstars to enhance their beauty. Coneflower Companion PlantsĮchinacea produces a rayed flower that spans 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm.) in width. To create a lively color bed, choose Echinacea companions that offer dimension as well as tones and textures that set off these stoic beauties. Companion plants for Echinacea should have similar cultural requirements and can create a bed with attractive blooms for any beneficial insect. ![]() They attract pollinating insects and add statuesque color to a perennial flower garden. These cheery, pinkish purple flowers can grow up to 3 feet (1 m.) in height with a similar spread. Echinacea, or purple coneflower, is an outstanding perennial that thrives on neglect. ![]()
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