Coneflowers (Echinacea)

Coneflowers

Coneflowers is a genus of flowering plants that all produce characteristic and similar flowers with colors in the pink to purple spectrum. The flowers all look similar to daisies with a halo of flat petals surrounding a central core. Several species are common garden plants and are grown for their showy flowers.

Scientific classification

Genus

Coneflowers (Echinacea)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

50 cm

Plant Height

45 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

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Species

Care Guide for Coneflowers

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Thriving in its native prairies, coneflowers is adapted to moderate watering, benefiting from consistency during its growth phase. Weekly watering maintains vitality, and as a herbaceous perennial, coneflowers effectively utilizes seasonal rains for sustainable growth, often cultivated outdoors to leverage natural rainfall patterns.

Propagation: Propagation of coneflowers can be achieved through seed sowing, division, and root cuttings. Essential factors include adequate light, a temperature range of 18-21°C (65-70°F), and well-draining, fertile soil. Division is the simplest method, occurring in spring or autumn, ensuring each section has shoots and roots.

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