The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Coneflower
Echinacea species and hybrids
— Aster family, North America —
Echinacea is a native prairie plant admired around the world. Thanks to plant breeders in Europe and now back here in the United States, there are many coneflower choices for our gardens, in colors ranging from subtle to bold.
Did you know that coneflowers are like drive-in restaurants for wildlife? Bees and butterflies eat the pollen and nectar, and goldfinch birds dine on the seeds.
Erected by Smithsonian Gardens, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 38° 53.458′ N, 77° 1.769′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker can be reached from Madison Drive Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Discovery (here, next to this marker); Ingenuity (here, next to this marker); Butterfly weed (here, next to this marker); Healing (a few steps from this marker); Crape myrtle (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Butterfly weed
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
