Question about purple cone flowers

[faith]

Do any of you have these in your garden? I saw some last year and decided to try them here in the backyard. I love their size, color and unusual look. Do they need full sun? I know I can get information at the store but are they a perenial? Thanks for any help.

 

[December99]

I have them and I do have them in a full sun spot. I do believe they need full sun but you know, I don't remember. You can check at www.springhillnursery.com. I know I've seen some on their site and they give good info on the plants. I clip them down in the fall as they start dying off and we finished clipping them this spring and they are coming back beautifully. I have mine next to my deck on one side so we can look at them when we sit on the deck.

Fixed the link sorry.

 

[marydmjj]

Purple Coneflower needs full sun and is a perennial. I'm not sure how they spread though. Hope that helps.

 

[Snowwark]

Hi faith! I think lots of us have purple coneflower in our gardens.

Chris, for some reason I can't get your link to work???

Here's some more info on Echinacea purpurea ~Purple Coneflower ~

 

[sorcerormickey]

I have several coneflowers - they are so great for fall color! I have purple ones and white ones. Can't wait to get the new one for 2003 - a magenta colored one called Razzmatazz. I'm sure you'll enjoy them!

 

[faith]

Thank you all for the great information. I can't wait until I can safely plant them. Michigan weather is still very cold at night.

 

[DixieDreamer]

I have a MASS planting of purple coneflowers in my main garden. They are the highlight of my summer/fall garden. I love them. They like to have full sun and will reseed themselves readily if you refrain from removing the cone heads when the flowers are gone by. I like the look of the seed cones in the winter landscape... so I always leave them. Since my planting is a "mass" - I encourage the reseeding that produces a full stand each year. While they do reseed... I have really not had a problem with them becoming invasive and spreading beyond their current main location. The few volunteers that show up in the rest of the garden are reasonably easy to pull as they do not have an extensive root system (unlike Hollyhocks which have taken over my garden! But that is another story...).

I am at work... or I would post a picture of my summertime stand of coneflowers for you. They really are a beautiful addition to an "American Prairie" Cottage Style garden. Abundant beauty, easy care, and they add winter interest to the garden.

 

[Mamu]

Most of us grow and love the Cone Flower. They are a lovely accent flower or a perennial that will not let you down in the flower garden. They are easy to grow and loved by bees and butterflies.

I have both purple and white and also Black Eyed Susan's which are a form of the cone flower.

 

[marydmjj]

Mamu: is Black Eyed Susan perennial? Does it need full sun? I had one in a large barrel in my back, morning sun only and it doesn't look like it's coming back.

 

[gina2000]

Yes, marydmjj, black eyed susans are perennial. They do need full sun to perform to their maximum, though. Also, if they were planted in a barrel and you had a harsh winter, chances are the roots have died.

 

[Mamu]

Mary Gina is right.