GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Echinacea x hybrida
CommonName: Coneflower
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-20°C)
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Deer Resistant
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: None or when needed only
Spacing: 20 - 22" (51 - 56cm)
Height: 22 - 24" (56 - 61cm)
Width: 18 - 20" (46 - 51cm)
Exposure: Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 72-78°F (21-24°C)
Rooting Hormone: None
Mist: Low; prefers high humidity to mist
Fertilization: 50 ppm N starting at Day 7
Pinching: Not necessary.
Transplanting: 49-56 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 55 to 60°F (13 to 16°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
Light Level (fc): 3,500 to 5,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Long day obligate
Watering: Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: No
Plant Growth Regulators: B-Nine/Cycocel combination at 3,750-5,000 ppm, B-Nine/500 ppm Cycocel before flowering. Sumagic spray can be used after flowering if needed. Do not use configure in finished containers.
Pests and Fungal Diseases: None noted
CROP SCHEDULING
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 14-16 wks Spring plant; 11-13 wks Summer plant for Fall
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: 14-16 wks Spring plant; 11-13 wks Summer plant for Fall
Bloom Months: June to August