If you are searching for late summer blooms to add to your garden try our featured flower of the month, Echinacea. Echinacea is also known as “Cone Flower” a hardy perennial plant that is well adapted to zones 3 through 9 and considered to be one of the top 10 flowers to cultivate. It thrives in full sun and will hold its own during drought like conditions. Echinacea with its daisy like features come in a multitude of varieties, shapes and colors. Their large heads are resistant to insects and disease. Echinacea will attract beneficial creatures like bees and butterflies in addition to providing food for birds during the winter season. I start my seeds in well draining soil for plants that should reach heights of 30 inches and provide blooms for seasons to come. Cheers
