Coneflowers, part of the Echinacea family, are native to North America. The plants range from 2 to 4 feet tall and feature brightly colored flowers atop dark green foliage. Coneflowers rely on bees and birds to transfer pollen, as they cannot self-pollinate. Plant coneflower seeds in partial to full sun once all danger of frost has passed in the spring. Germination may take up to 28 days.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You’ll Need:
- Sand
- Mulch
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Mix 1 lb. of coneflower seeds with 1 qt. of sand. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the growing area. This amount of seed/sand mixture should cover about 5,500 square feet of land.
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Water the area lightly to provide water for germination. Maintain moisture throughout the germination period. Monitor the moisture level and water in periods of dry weather.
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Place a thin layer of mulch over the planting site to reduce weed growth and conserve water.
Tips & Warnings
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Fertilize your coneflower during its first two years of growth by sprinkling each stem group with one-half cup of all-purpose, slow-release fertilizer. Do not fertilize new shoots and stems.
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