Harvesting of Echinacea purpurea 'Elbrook' ELTON KNIGHT, also known as purple coneflower, typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Elbrook' ELTON KNIGHT
Also Known As - echinacea,purple coneflower,purple coneflowerCycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Purplish pink Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky
Fruits:
purple,brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea 'Elbrook' ELTON KNIGHT) need to be watered about once or twice a week, depending on the weather and the potting soil. If the potting soil is slow to dry out, water it every other week. During hot and dry periods, increase watering frequency to 3 times a week. Be careful not to overwater, as too much water can cause root rot. Make sure the top inch of soil is dry before watering again. A light soaking is best, rather than a single deep watering.
sunlight
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Elbrook' ELTON KNIGHT) is a sun-loving variety of echinacea, and it does best when grown in full sunshine for 6 to 8 hours a day. The plant does well with some direct morning sunlight, but afternoon sun is preferable since it helps the flowers open and bloom for a longer period. If grown in too much shade, the purple coneflower will produce fewer blooms and tend to be shorter and weaker. It is best to provide this plant with a sheltered location that is exposed to the sun but is also protected from strong winds.
pruning
Pruning for a Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Elbrook' ELTON KNIGHT) should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This is typically when the plant is dormant, so pruning won’t damage the plant. It is important to only prune away the old, dead flowers and leaves–do not cut into the stem or root system. Pruning should be kept to a minimum; only removing damaged, diseased, or dead growth. Once the flowers fade and die, the stem can be cut back to a few inches above the base. This will encourage the plant to produce more flowers. Deadheading is also encouraged to keep the plant looking its best.
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Season
Echinacea purpurea 'Elbrook' ELTON KNIGHT, also known as purple coneflower, typically begins flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.
Echinacea purpurea 'Elbrook' ELTON KNIGHT, also known as purple coneflower, typically begins flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.
Harvesting of Echinacea purpurea 'Elbrook' ELTON KNIGHT, also known as purple coneflower, typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.