Echinacea: varieties, growing and uses
A coneflower is more than a pink daisy on a strong stem. The dark cone stays visible after flowering, while some species have narrow, drooping petals or yellow flowers. Give these perennials a sunny space of their own and time to form a good clump.

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- Use
- The guide covers Echinacea as an ornamental plant. It gives no advice on eating it, flavour claims or medicinal uses.
- Care
- Plant in spring or summer in sun and well-drained soil. Winter wet is a particular risk. Water young plants to help them root and watch young shoots for slugs and snails. Let established plants grow steadily into a substantial clump; constant moving is unhelpful.



