The plants bloom over a long period in summer and may continue sporadically until frost.
Deadheading will prolong the bloom season.
(In mild winter climates, they have been known to start blooming in spring.)
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To make coneflowers last, be sure to plant where drainage is good.
Plant Attributes
Coneflower Care
Coneflowers grow well and without much care.
They generally do not need staking.
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They perform well in summer heat and tolerate drought.
Clumps spread slowly, becoming crowded after three or four years.
Plantings can also be increased by taking root cuttings, seeding, or transplanting self-sown seedlings.
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Light
Coneflower needs a minimum of six hours of full sunlight every day.
While they tolerate part shade, it will affect how much the plant flowers.
Give coneflower sunshine and it will repay you with endless summer blooms.
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Soil
Although coneflower can grow in a variety ofsoils, they grow best in neutral soil.
Keep your eye on them during droughts.
They might require more.
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Temperature and Humidity
Coneflowers prefer hot, dry climates but are humidity and salt-tolerant.
Deadheading spent blooms will encourage the plant to send up more flowers.
Coneflower is seldom bothered by deer.
