8 Reasons Why You Should Be Growing Coneflowers By Your Front Door

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00:00Eight reasons why you should be growing coneflowers by your front door.

00:05They attract butterflies like a magnet.

00:07Long-blooming native coneflowers draw monarchs, swallowtails, and more,

00:12providing dependable nectar, June to September, and delightful front porch wildlife watching.

00:18They offer seed heads for birds in fall and winter.

00:22Leave the spiky seed heads through winter, as finches and chickadees love feeding on them,

00:27and the plants usually recede politely without becoming invasive.

00:31They tolerate drought and poor soil.

00:34Thriving in full sun, deep-rooted coneflowers handle drought and poor soils,

00:40needing only decent drainage and minimal care.

00:44They bloom for months on end.

00:46They flower from early summer into fall, offering long-lasting color,

00:51minimal fuss, and beautiful pairings with grasses, salvia, and rudbeckia.

00:57They're deer and rabbit-resistant.

01:00Rough leaves and sturdy stems help coneflowers resist deer and rabbit browsing.

01:05And while no plant is completely foolproof,

01:07they typically escape major damage while supporting local ecosystems.

01:12They come in an expanding rainbow of colors.

01:16Coneflowers come in more than just classic purple,

01:19with cultivars in white, orange, yellow, and red.

01:21But it's best to choose varieties with visible central cones,

01:25because some double forms reduce accessible nectar for pollinators.

01:30They work beautifully in containers.

01:33Coneflowers grow well in containers when given full sun and excellent drainage,

01:37and they appreciate slightly more frequent watering

01:40and pair beautifully with trailing companion plants.

01:43They add structure and texture to the garden.

01:47Upright stems, bold blooms, and sculptural seed heads add architectural interest,

01:52enhancing close-up charm and street-facing curb appeal.