Coneflower
(Echinacea)
Hardy to Zone 4
Bloom Time - June and throughout summer
Color - White, pink, magenta, orange, red
Foliage - Alternate, toothed, course
Size - 2-4 ft.
Exposure - Full sun, light shade
Culture - Average loamy soil is best. They are tough plants that can withstand drought (but keep them well watered for best results). They will form large clumps, but do not divide them. Plant 1-2 feet apart and ammend with compost every year. Deadheading spent flowers will prolong the blooming period.
Coneflower is a native North American perennial with daisylike flowers. The flower, plant, and root of some types are used in herbal remedies.
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Bloom Time - June and throughout summer
Color - White, pink, magenta, orange, red
Foliage - Alternate, toothed, course
Size - 2-4 ft.
Exposure - Full sun, light shade
Culture - Average loamy soil is best. They are tough plants that can withstand drought (but keep them well watered for best results). They will form large clumps, but do not divide them. Plant 1-2 feet apart and ammend with compost every year. Deadheading spent flowers will prolong the blooming period.
Coneflower is a native North American perennial with daisylike flowers. The flower, plant, and root of some types are used in herbal remedies.
Return to Perennials and Annuals