Coneflowers have a raised center with petals forming a flat ring around it.
Coneflowers have a raised center with petals forming a flat ring around it. This genus, called Echinacea, is named for the Latin echino, meaning spiny, as its center looks rather pointy. The blossoms top leafy stems that stretch 2 to 4 feet tall in sunny areas with well-drained soil. Pollinators, especially bees, love these flowers.