Comments on: Growing Purple Coneflower

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:07:17 +0000

In reply to Traci Christensen. Traci I've only bought them already sprouted out of the ground from the nursery, but I just sort of plant them and forget about them. I keep them watered a bit and fertilize them the first year, but really after that they are on their own unless we have a really dry spell. They're pretty drought resistant so they don't need a lot of care. I do know they like well drained soil and you need to dig the dirt up around them when you first plant them (loosen the soil down about 12 inches so they have room to establish roots). Wonder if it's too wet where you are trying them?

By: Traci Christensen

Traci Christensen — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:05:44 +0000

I have tried everything to get these to grow! Have tried plants root bulbs and seeds but get nothing to germinate of sprout. Any tips?

By: Cher-Ann Texter

Cher-Ann Texter — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:24:22 +0000

Absolutely beautiful!!

By: Shabby chic Sandy

Shabby chic Sandy — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 02:26:09 +0000

I want some!

By: Ida

Ida — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 01:35:23 +0000

They are pretty. I have some coneflowers but I think a double decker one would be a really fun edition and oh the butterflies, what an added bonus.

By: Melinda

Melinda — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:25:35 +0000

So pretty! Waiting for the weather here to change
so we can plant.

M :)

By: Marissa

Marissa — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:48:27 +0000

Hi Pam~
Love those Purple Coneflowers...
they really are easy..
I need to add more color and think these would look wonderful.
I just need some time...................

By: Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening

Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:39:28 +0000

Hi Pam. I just found your blog and am enjoying it! Purple Coneflowers are one of my favorites, especially for photographing butterflies. Your first photo is just beautiful!

By: Vickie @ Ranger 911

Vickie @ Ranger 911 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:32:58 +0000

One of my favorites, too. I didn't plant the double-decker variety, but I've grown quite a few with one blossom on top of the other. I thought they were some weird mutated flowers! I've also got a few white coneflowers and I want to try growing the lime green variety this year, too. The only thing I've got growing in the small space where the snow has melted is a golf ball.

By: Musings from Kim K.

Musings from Kim K. — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 01:05:20 +0000

Sigh...I can't wait to start enjoying Chris's gardening and blooms. Keep spring dreaming. Thanks for sharing. They are some of our favorite flowers too.