glade coneflower

Also known as: wavy-leaf purple coneflower

A highly attractive, upright, perennial coneflower species from Kentucky and the neighbouring states, producing fragrant pink-purple blooms in summer. The flowers have a large, dark brown central cone surrounded by long, narrow, drooping pale pink to purple petals. Extremely attractive to pollinators and an excellent cut flower. It is vulnerable because of the pharmaceutical value of its roots.

Scientific classification

Species: glade coneflower (Echinacea simulata)
Genus: Echinacea
Family: Asteraceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of glade coneflower

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of glade coneflower

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glade coneflower care guide

Deep watering when top soil dries halfway, withstand mild drought spells
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep watering when top soil dries halfway, withstand mild drought spells

Fertilizing

Weak echinacea feed every three weeks spring through early autumn

Pruning

Deadhead to extend flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed, division in Spring or Autumn or by root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus rich, well drained soil in full sun. Surface sow onto moist but well drained seed compost and lightly cover with vermiculite. Maintain at a temperature of 20-24C. Germination can be slow and irregular, cold stratify if germination does not occur. Transplant into pots when seedlings are large enough to handle. Take care when propagating by divison or root cuttings as they resent a lot of disturbance

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