GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Echinacea x hybrida
CommonName: Coneflower
Hardiness Zone: 4b - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-25°C)
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: None or when needed only
Spacing: 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)
Height: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)
Width: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)
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: 60 to 68°F (16 to 20°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Long day obligate
Watering: Moderate
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant: Only to remove premature flower buds.
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Not recommended
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 10-12 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Not recommended
Bloom Months: June to August