Coneflowers for Sale from Spring Hill Nurseries
Coneflowers or Echinacea plants are a long-lasting perennial in the daisy family, boasting bold, colorful petals and eye-catching raised centers. The iconic coneflower is a favorite among gardeners for its vibrance, easy care, and hardiness. Add coneflowers to perennial gardens, prairie gardens, or even a cut flower arrangement for a bright, traditional look.
Planting and Growing Coneflowers
Coneflower plants thrive in full sun to partial shade, and exhibit both pest and drought resistance once they’ve begun to grow. This timeless perennial also attracts a variety of local pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds – even songbirds will feast on the abundant seedheads of a coneflower in the fall and winter.
Where to Grow Coneflowers
- Thrives in zones 3 – 9. Find your hardiness zone.
- Plant in spots with full sun, or with morning sun and afternoon shade.
When to Plant Coneflowers
- Very early fall for establishing roots before winter.
- Spring when dangers of frost are no longer around.
Coneflower Care and Maintenance
- Watering: Drought tolerant, preferring moderate water. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
- Fertilizing: Requires little to no supplemental fertilizer.
- Pruning: Prune away dead growth in late winter or early spring. To prolong bloom time, deadhead spent flowers.
Winter Care for Coneflowers
- Hardy to winter once roots are established.
- No need to water over winter due to being a drought-tolerant plants
