White wood asters, Eurybia divaricata, are native perennials in the Asteraceae family, which also includes chrysanthemums, coneflowers, and sunflowers.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If
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Should You Deadhead Coneflowers?North American native coneflowers, Echinacea spp., are hardy daisy-like perennials for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9.
There are nine species and numerous cultivars for an array of color, height, and style options. Perhaps best known is the purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea.
The blossoms have protruding center disks that attract beneficial pollinators galore throughout the growing season, and foraging songbirds like goldfinches feast on the seeds at season’s end.
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In our coneflower growing guide, we discuss all you need to know to cultivate echinacea in your outdoor living space.
Our roundup of 17 fabulous coneflower varieties provides a list of exceptional options from which to choose.
In this article, we focus on deadheading. First, we’ll define the practice, and then weigh the pros and cons, so you can make an informed decision when caring for your coneflowers.
Here’s the lineup:
Let’s get started.
What Is Deadheading?A flower sets seed after blooming, unless it is severed from the plant before it gets the chance.
The process of cutting off individual spent blossoms, as well as stems containing multiple blossoms that have finished blooming, is called deadheading.
Stems are cut just above a leaf node, or at the base where they originate. Energy is redirected from reproductive to vegetative growth, resulting in lateral growth, and ultimately more buds and blossoms.
In addition, some folks snip off the growing tips of stems earlier in the growing season, sacrificing a potentially large bloom, to promote lateral growth for a bushier plant with more flowers.
And in the warmest zones, plants
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