The propagation success I didn't expect with Purple Coneflower

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Elizabeth
· December 14, 2024
5 out of 5

I started with one Purple Coneflower and now have four, all from propagation. The process is straightforward once you understand avoiding any fertiliser which would favour grasses over flowers — something I picked up from trial and error rather than any guide.

I display them in a wildflower meadow replacing lawn areas which shows off exceptional wildlife value for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies at its best. cutting back meadow areas in autumn to remove thatch is when they're most impressive. dog walkers or trampling on unmown meadow areas has been my main challenge across all of them, but it's manageable now that I know what to look for. A genuinely generous plant if you let it be.

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