coneflower

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Irresistible') should be watered regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. This species of plant prefers a moderate watering schedule that will not overwater the soil; watering about once a week for about 60 minutes should be sufficient. During hotter weather, add an extra hour of weekly watering depending on the climate and how fast the soil is drying out. It's best to check the soil with your fingers by gently poking into the soil every few days; soil should be damp but not soggy. Make sure not to let the plant's soil dry out as this could be detrimental to the plant’s health. If the soil has gone dry, water generously and deeply.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Irresistible') is an easy-to-grow perennial that prefers plenty of sunlight throughout the day. Ideally, for best growth and flowering, Coneflower should be planted in an area that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. If your area receives less direct sunlight, giving the Coneflower a spot that gets shade in the morning and full sun in the afternoon may work best. During the summer months, Coneflower also benefits from partial shade in the afternoons to protect it from afternoon heat and sunburn.

Hardiness zone 3–8.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Irresistible') can be pruned back to the ground in late fall or early spring. This "hard pruning" helps to stimulate new growth early in the season, and encourages more bushy, floriferous plants. To help promote maximum blooms, some light pruning back of outside stems of the plant can also be done in early summer, to remove spent blooms. This will also help the plant maintain its shape and overall more healthy-looking appearance. Keep in mind when pruning to not cut back too hard, as this will reduce the flowering of the plant.

Seed Propagation, Division, Root Cutting, Layering Propagation