Coneflower Plant
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a perennial that grows 2-5 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Clump-forming
Height
30-90 cm
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained loamy soil
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10-30°C
Humidity (%)
40-70%
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers
Watering
Moderate watering
Plant Weight
100-500 g
Flowering Time
Summer, Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
30 grams per plant at the lowest planting density,
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Immune system booster, medicinal use
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Aster Yellows, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Stem Rot, Rust.
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, deformed flowers White powdery growth on leaves Brown or black spots on leaves Brown or black stem lesions, wilting Orange or brown pustules on leaves
Remove and destroy infected plants Neem oil, milk spray Prune and destroy infected leaves Improve soil drainage, avoid overhead watering Remove infected leaves, apply sulfur
No effective chemical treatment, Sulfur-based fungicides, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with myclobutanil.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Widely known for boosting the immune system.
- Helps fight colds and respiratory infections.
- Contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
- May support wound healing.