We recommend deadheading after the first round of blooms, but leaving the later-blooming flowers into late fall, to dry out as winter enters the scene. To deadhead spent coneflower blooms, look to the leaves just below the flowers, and snip to just above those leaves. Birds appreciate coneflower seeds, too! In fall or early spring, cut back your coneflowers to just a few inches above the ground.ĭeadheading after the first round of blooms can encourage coneflowers to flower again. Leaving your flowers upright through the winter provides winter interest, as the dried cones of these tall plants provide lots of spiky, vertical texture. However, coneflowers really do not need to be pruned at all. In cold climates, mulch over the flowers as part of garden winterization in late fall.ĭon't cut your coneflowers back to the ground until after the first frost-coneflowers need time with their foliage intact, in order to save up energy in their roots. Apply mulch around your plantings at about two inches thick each spring. Mulch your coneflowers in spring, in preparation of the hotter summer months. Mulching can also reduce weed growth around your perennials, and can add nutrients to the soil as it decomposes. While coneflowers don't mind soil on the dry side, they do need some moisture-and mulch can help retain water during dry spells. If you have rich, clay-heavy soil, add loam or sand before planting your coneflowers. When planting coneflowers, skip amendments if your soil is rocky or sandy. Cultivated from plants native to the American plains and prairies, coneflowers don't require heavy fertilization, and prefer soil that won't become waterlogged. What type of soil should coneflowers be planted in?Ĭoneflowers prefer soil that drains well, and they tolerate dry soil and drought well. Most coneflower species are hardy in zones 3 through 9, making them an ideal plant for naturalizing no matter where you're gardening. Gardeners in very cold climates may see a shorter blooming season, while Southern gardeners may see their coneflowers begin to bloom in early June and extend late into fall. Coneflowers have been bred from North American native plants, and can be planted in nearly all of the U.S., with the exception of the far-northern Midwest and the deep South. Buy coneflowers from Michigan Bulb today!Ĭoneflowers bloom in mid-to late summer, typically from July into October in most of the United States. With their bright petals and easy to care for nature, echinaceas make the perfect addition to any garden.
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For tips on how to care for echinacea plants, make sure to check out our coneflower planting guide.
We have a variety of coneflowers for sale that can be planted in an array of settings, including mixed perennial gardens, prairie gardens, naturalized settings, and cutting gardens. They are easy to grow, and once established, are drought tolerant. Coneflowers love the sun and do best in a sunny location or partially shaded areas that receive several hours of sunlight each day. If left standing, their flower seed heads also provide food for songbirds. These native perennials attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Coneflowers, also called echinacea, have bold, daisy-like flowers on strong stems, making them a delight in the garden as well as cut flower arrangements. Ecological considerations aside, some new varieties don’t seem to be as long lived as the true natives.Low maintenance, long-lasting and cheerful, coneflowers are a favorite in the perennial garden. Less genetic diversity transmitted to the next generation of plants leaves echinacea species’ at risk for disease and decay of their genetic line. This means they are genetic clones of each other and do not contribute to genetic diversity within the Echinacea gene pool. Humans reproduce most hybrid varieties through vegetative propagation, either by tissue culture or by cuttings and divisions. However, preliminary studies on the subject suggests some single flowered hybrids are as attractive to pollinators as their parent plants.Īdditionally, some hybrid varieties are sterile and do not produce viable seeds to support seed eating birds. We know that hybrid echinaceas with double and triple blooms are useless to pollinators because the extra petals block nectar and pollen. Native coneflowers are excellent food sources for pollinators, but the jury is still out on whether hybrids are as beneficial. All of the varieties shown in this post will be available at our fall plant sale! Cons
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‘Salsa’ Echinacea is from the Sombrero series of coneflowers offered by Walter’s Garden.
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