Coneflowers – Echinacea
Echinacea is a hardy transient
perennial that flowers in August. Should
be grown as annuals as in some areas they have difficulty coming back the next
year. This may be from rotting in our
mild wet winters here on the West Coast or from damage done by slugs.
These plants are quite
tolerant of drought like conditions and thrive in dry summers. The flowers draw bees and butterflies and the
stalks are sturdy and rarely require staking to stay upright.
Plant them in full sun
and in well drained soil. Make sure to put proper spacing between plants for
air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.
It seems they grow
well on their own but seem to suffer if crowded by other plants.
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