40 Perennial Plants to Create Your Perfect Summer Garden

5. Coneflowers

In the world of flowers, coneflowers reign supreme, with two standout genera: Rudbeckia and Echinacea. Most folks will easily spot Echinacea, the stunning purple coneflower renowned for its role in winter cold remedies.

Coneflowers, as a whole, are tough cookies, thriving in drought conditions and basking in scorching sun. With their easy-to-harvest seeds, they're the perfect winter project for any seed enthusiast. Take, for instance, the beloved Black-Eyed Susans—a prime example on this list.