Coneflower is a beautiful perennial herb whose flower scent attracts pollinators. Coneflower has beneficial properties, which is why herbal tea is made from it.
Planting coneflower from a pot
Plant the plant in the spring when the frosts are behind.
Choose a sunny location with good soil for planting.
In addition, coneflower can be grown in a pot and planted in the garden:
- Dig a hole about twice the size of the pot.
- Pour a small amount of compost into the hole.
- Place the plant in the hole and dig in while holding the crown above the soil.
- Apply a thin layer of mulch to the soil.
- Pour over the coneflower.
Planting coneflower seeds
Plant the seeds in the spring to a depth of ¼ inch.
To make the plant grow faster, seeds can be grown indoors and then transplanted into 2-inch seedlings in the garden.
Coneflower care
In order for the plant to bloom and grow for more than one year, some care rules should be followed.
Water
After planting, water the flower every other day for 3-4 weeks.
After the plant has taken root, water it about once a week, as it dries.
Too much moisture leads to rot and death of the plant.
Light
Although coneflower can grow in the shade, choose a sunny location.
The flower needs at least 6 hours of light per day.
Earth
Coneflower grows well in loamy soil.
Try mixing compost and clay.
For fertilizer, use natural products and compost.
