The garden plant of the month: Aechinacea - Coneflower
A reliable perennial with pink, white, orange or yellow daisy flowers
likes sunny position with soil which doesn’t get waterlogged in winter
creates strong sturdy clump if left undisturbed and not overcrowded
important source of nectar for bees and butterflies
original species of purple coneflower is easy to propagate from seeds
Aechinacea flowers or leaves can be added to herbal teas to support immunity and fight off colds
