coneflower

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Moab Sunset') should be watered every 7-10 days and should receive approximately 1-2 inches of water per session. Water deeply around the root area to help avoid shallow root growth. Soak the soil until the top 2-3 inches of soil is moist, then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. During the summer months, it may need to be watered more often if it gets very hot and dry. If you notice wilting, that could be an indicator that it needs water.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Moab Sunset') grows best in full sun, which means 6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day. In many climates, this plant prefers more sun than most other flowers, so it is important to make sure that it gets enough light. The plant will grow and flower best if it is placed in an area that gets at least 6 hours of direct sun each day. In areas with intense summer sunlight, it is best to provide some afternoon shade for the plant. When grown in shade, the plant is likely to be leggy and may not flower as much. Coneflower also likes cool temperatures and should be planted away from any possibility of frost pockets.

Hardiness zone 4–9.

When to Prune Coneflower (Echinacea 'Moab Sunset'): Coneflower should only be pruned in late winter or early spring when the plant is dormant. How Much to Prune Coneflower (Echinacea 'Moab Sunset'): Deadhead spent blooms regularly throughout the growing season by cutting them off at the stem. Cut the entire flowering stalk down to basal foliage (i.e. the foliage near the soil) when all blooms are finished. This will encourage the plant to produce more flowers. If the plant becomes leggy or overcrowded, you can prune the entire plant back by up to 1-third in late winter or early spring. This will promote fullness and help to keep the plant from getting too tall and leggy.

Seed Propagation, Division, Root Cutting, Layering Propagation