Spring is an exciting time for any gardener, and as a native plant enthusiast I’m always quick to take a walk around my yard and check to see what’s emerged, what’s growing, and what is gearing up to bloom soon. The amount of early spring growth can depend greatly on the age of the plant. […]
Echinacea (Coneflowers)
Will My Coneflower (Echinacea) Come Back if Eaten by Rabbits?
Popular native perennials like purple coneflower (echinacea) and black eyed susan (rudbeckia) look beautiful in the garden and also are beneficial for your local ecosystem. In one way, however, they can be a bit too beneficial for gardeners’ liking: the fact that they are a favorite food of rabbits and other small mammals. Many gardeners […]
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea): An Early Spring Emerging, Summer Blooming Wildflower
Purple coneflowers (echinacea purpurea) are one of my absolute favorite plants in my native garden. They are extremely adaptable, resilient and drought-tolerant, and bloom over a long period from summer into fall. A Look at Growing Purple Coneflower in All Seasons And they’re truly an “all-season” interest perennial because they typically emerge relatively early when […]