The flowerheads of Bush’s Coneflower attract various insects, especially long-tongued bees, butterflies, and skippers (illinoiswildflower.info). The caterpillars of some Geometer moths feed on the plant as well. The seeds of Bush’s Coneflower and other Echinacea spp. are eaten by the Eastern Goldfinch (illinoiswildflower.info). Bush’s Coneflower is native to the south of Michigan, but it seems to grow well in the Upper Midwest. I include this plant because it likes the sun and can handle dry conditions which may become more common in the future.
Photo Credit: Yewchan
The flowerheads of Bush’s Coneflower attract various insects, especially long-tongued bees, butterflies, and skippers (illinoiswildflower.info). The caterpillars of some Geometer moths feed on the plant as well. The seeds of Bush’s Coneflower and other Echinacea spp. are eaten by the Eastern Goldfinch (illinoiswildflower.info). Bush’s Coneflower is native to the south of Michigan, but it seems to grow well in the Upper Midwest. I include this plant because it likes the sun and can handle dry conditions which may become more common in the future.
Photo Credit: Yewchan
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial sun (Seems to prefers full sun)
Soil Moisture: Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Height: 1-3 feet
Plant Spacing: 1.5-2 feet
Bloom Time: June-August
Bloom Color: Yellow
Advantages: Bird Favorite, Pollinator Favorite, Deer Resistant, Great Landscaping Plant
Host Plant: 1 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)
