Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) in Flowers Kansas
Description:
Coneflower is a native perennial known for its striking purple-pink daisy-like flowers with prominent spiky orange-brown centers. The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators and bloom from midsummer to early fall. Coneflower is prized for its medicinal properties and is commonly used in herbal remedies.
Description:
Coneflower is a native perennial known for its striking purple-pink daisy-like flowers with prominent spiky orange-brown centers. The flowers attract butterflies and pollinators and bloom from midsummer to early fall. Coneflower is prized for its medicinal properties and is commonly used in herbal remedies.
Description
Planting Instructions:
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- Location:Full sun to partial shade.
- Soil:Well-drained soil with moderate fertility.
- Planting:Plant seeds or transplants in early spring or fall. Sow seeds directly into the garden bed or transplant seedlings. Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart.
- Watering:Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the plants. Once established, Coneflower is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
- Maintenance:Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate the plants and maintain vigor.
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