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coneflower

Echinacea 'Mac 'n' Cheese'

Overview

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Mac 'n' Cheese') is an amazing perennial species that has an extensive bloom period and long-lasting flower heads. This bright and cheerful plant will look fabulous in any flower bed. The unique marbled ray flowers range in color from creamy yellow to orange with a green cone center. It blooms from late summer until mid-autumn and attracts striking butterflies and bees with its amazing, fragrant nectar. Its hardy nature makes it the perfect addition to any garden, as it can survive drought and frost. Its bright colors and easy maintenance make it a great choice for any flower enthusiast.

Care Guide

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Watering

Water your Coneflower once a week, making sure to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Use approximately 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. Water your Coneflower deeply—enough to moisten the entire root system. For best results, water in the early morning or late evening, so you minimize water loss due to evaporation.

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Light

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Mac 'n' Cheese') requires full sun for at least 6-8 hours each day in order to thrive. If it does not get enough sunlight, it will become leggy and eventually die. Ideally, the plant should be placed in a spot where it will receive direct sunlight in the morning and early afternoon, avoiding the stronger afternoon sun. In hotter climates, partial shade is fine during the hottest part of the day.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 4–9.

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Pruning

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Mac 'n' Cheese') should be pruned in early to mid-spring, after there is no risk of frost. Pruning should be done to remove any old, dead or diseased stems as well as to manage the overall shape and size of the plant. When cutting, try to use clean, sharp pruning shears to create a neat cut that will heal quickly. Cut stems down to the ground, if desired, to promote new, healthy growth from the base. Light pruning throughout the growing season will keep the coneflower blooming continuously.

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Propagation

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation

Uses & Symbolism

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies.

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