FREE: 50 White Coneflower Seeds

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This cultivar of a native meadow coneflower has white, daisy-like flowers from early summer into early autumn. Its prominent, coppery-green, central cones are surrounded by large white ray petals that reach 4.5 inches long.

Noteworthy Characteristics:
Medicinal. Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds in winter if cones are left on plant.

Care:
Grow in deep, well-drained soil in full sun. It is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity, and poor soils. Cut back stems to promote more flowering and reduce excessive self-seeding. Deadheading prolongs flowering.

Propagation:
Sow seed at 55°F in spring. Divide clumps in spring every 3 to 4 years. Take root cuttings from autumn to early winter.

Problems:
Leaf miners, powdery mildew, bacterial spots, and gray mold. Vine weevils may feed on roots.