![]() ![]() It attracts butterflies, including Monarchs. This is a great plant, with a great color. On Feb 1, 2016, JBtheExplorer from Southeast, WI wrote: A must have for any herbalists or people interested in traditional medicinals. The seeds are attached to the sharp spines, so you'll want to wear gloves, and separate the seeds from the cone. If you'd like to save the seed, wait until the cone has fully driedit should be darker in color and stiff to the touch. The blooms are so big and I love how they age. Purple coneflowers are relatively easy to grow from seed. Now I keep them all in pots just in case. We had rain for almost 30 days straight in SW Florida and the ones I had in the ground all perished. Love the many uses of this plant! The butterflies also love it!! I have had a few of them over the past few years. On Jul 23, 2016, NativeGarden86 from Saint Petersburg, FL wrote: I have seen different color varieties and plan to plant it along my back fence. Why dont my purple coneflower ever bloom Inadequate nutrition, unsuitable soil, and lack of sunlight can prevent the plant from blooming. As a novice, it has been very easy to care for and looks great for so long! It comes back strong every year and has not been invasive in my raised flowerbed. I love this plant! I have been growing purple cone flower for about 3 years. On Aug 2, 2017, Chi_townPlanter from Chicago, IL wrote: ![]() It gets sun, it gets drainage, it gets water in dry spells. Only one or two come back in spring, much smaller. It’s supposed to be an easy, wet it and forget it plant. I don’t go for the fancy colors & cultivars. On Jun 21, 2021, hamptons from Watermill, NY wrote: This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored Regional Self-sows freely deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting:Īllow seedheads to dry on plants remove and collect seeds This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size:ħ.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information:įrom seed winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone Danger: Typically, the disease impacts older leaves first, but as it progresses, it moves to younger leaves and stems. ![]() It can also cause necrosis and stem lesions. USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 ☌ (35 ☏) Where to Grow: Leaf spot is a general term that describes symptoms that include small black or brown spots on the foliage of echinacea. This plant is resistant to deer Foliage Color: Average Water Needs Water regularly do not overwater Sun Exposure: ![]()
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