GardenWizzPlant Care Card
Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea · Perennial
Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
50–120 cm × 10–50 cm
Soil
deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil; tolerating dry soil; Chalk, Loam, Sand; Acid, Alkaline, Neutral pH
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.
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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
Watch out for
Root rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid autumn planting to prevent waterlogging.
Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering; remove affected foliage.
Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or organic slug pellets around new plants.
Stem weakness: Plant in full sun and stake tall varieties if necessary to support blooms.