Genus guide
Echinacea — 30 species
Part of the Daisy & aster family family (Asteraceae)
Echinacea is a genus of nine prairie perennials native to North America, best known for bold daisy-like blooms with prominent raised cones — including cultivars such as PowWow Wild Berry coneflower and the narrow-leaf Tennessee coneflower. Plants demand at least six to eight hours of full sun daily and are remarkably drought-tolerant once established, needing only moderate, infrequent watering; well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot. According to the ASPCA, all Echinacea species are non-toxic to cats and dogs, making them a genuinely pet-safe choice for sunny borders.
All Echinacea species we cover
- Coneflower 'White Swan'
- Echinacea 'After Midnight'
- Echinacea 'Baby White Swan'
- Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'
- Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'
- Echinacea 'Coconut Lime'
- Echinacea 'Green Envy'
- Echinacea 'Harvest Moon'
- Echinacea 'Hot Papaya'
- Echinacea 'Hula Dancer'
- Echinacea 'Magnus'
- Echinacea 'Pink Double Delight'
- Echinacea 'Pixie Meadowbrite'
- Echinacea 'PowWow Wild Berry'
- Echinacea 'Ruby Star'
- Echinacea 'Sunset'
- Echinacea 'Tomato Soup'
- Echinacea 'Virgin'
- Echinacea 'White Swan'
- Narrow-Leaf Coneflower
- Pale Purple Coneflower
- Pale Purple Coneflower
- PowWow Wild Berry coneflower
- Purple Coneflower
- Sanguine Coneflower
- Smooth Coneflower
- Tennessee Coneflower
- Topeka Purple Coneflower
- Wavyleaf Coneflower
- Yellow coneflower
Echinacea — frequently asked questions
Are Echinacea plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Echinacea are pet-safe. Of the 30 Echinacea species we cover, 22 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 8 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even so, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.
How much light do Echinacea plants need?
Most Echinacea do best in direct sun. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Echinacea easy to care for?
Some Echinacea suit more experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime.
How many Echinacea varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 30 Echinacea species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Echinacea, the rest follow closely.
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