How to Grow and Care for Coneflowers
Perennial, Eichinacea Purpurea
Now here's a flower that is a true Native American! Coneflowers are prairie
plants that are easy to grow, and requires little care. Colors include red,
gold, mauve, white, and purple.
If you are looking to attract butterflies and birds, you found the right
flower. Not only are these flowers eye-catching to humans, but birds and
butterflies like them too.
Your Coneflowers will make great cut flowers as they are on sturdy stems
and will last a long time in a vase.
Propagation:
Coneflower are grown from seed. Directly seed them into your flower garden.
They can also be spread around a field to grow as wildflowers.
Coneflowers are also separated by division of established plants.
Separating them in the spring is best.
Sow Coneflower seeds early in the season and cover with 1/4" of garden soil.
Space seeds or seedlings 12-18" apart.
How to Grow Coneflower Plants:
Coneflower are very easy to grow. They prefer full sun and a well drained
soil. They will do well in almost any soils and tolerate dry soil conditions
very well. Watering them during dry periods will help. Add a general purpose
fertilizer once or twice a season.
Coneflower will grow tall, 24" to 42", depending upon variety. The plants
will form many branches. Encourage new blooms by removing all dead flowers.
Once your Coneflower are established, they will grow well and bloom from
mid summer until frost. Some varieties will not bloom until the second year.
Being very hardy, they will likely survive the first light frosts before
going dormant for the winter. They do not require mulching or protection
in the winter.
Insect and Disease:
Coneflower are resistant to insects and disease. If insect or disease problems
occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.
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