Complete Guide to Purple Coneflower - Echinacea purpurea

[@selfiopath1982]

The ability to work with research data when giving recommendations to the viewers is what most of the youtube gardening channels are lacking. I'm impressed with your content, Joe. Subscribed.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm glad you are finding it helpful.

[@addammadd]

100% agree and had also subscribed the moment I realized this person cited sources.

[@lionolee5480]

Your channel is pack with information thanks

[@palliaskamen5722]

Not knowing that I didn't need to over-winter, I put seeds in the freezer for about three weeks. I had a about a 35% success rate.

[@growitbuildit]

That is too bad Palloas. But at least you had some germination

[@Cookontherun7391]

Excellent video. My plant came from my mom’s house after she passed away. Didn’t know what it was. Dad tried to grow a bunch on his farm but they didn’t make it there. I believe this plant is the last of that effort. It is huge and beautiful this year. Knowing that I can save seeds and plant big bunches all over the acreage is wonderful news. Thank you so much for this tutorial.❤️🇨🇦

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome, and it makes me very happy to help you out. The best of luck preserving that species that originally came from your Mom - good luck!

[@linhduong7806]

I am blown away by the quality of your content. Thank you! You are an incredible teacher! Great videos.

[@growitbuildit]

That means a lot Linh. It is nice to know my work is appreciated! Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@johnifly]

LOVED hearing the male catbird singing/squaking in the background!!

[@growitbuildit]

They are awesome birds. We have a healthy population

[@johnifly]

@@growitbuildit Yes and they're QUITE curious birds! I find they check me out from the cover of thick shrubbery!

[@Patriot1459J]

I just threw seeds early spring, I have about 1/4 of them bloomed this year I LOVE my Coneflowers

[@growitbuildit]

That is awesome you got 1/4 of them to bloom - nice work!

[@MarlenevT]

I just dug up a stray echinacea I found in the field here. Was a small one so I dug it up and put in in my medicinal container garden. No one will tend to it out there, so I brought it home. Happy to have it.

[@growitbuildit]

Cool - I hope it works out for you. If it starts to wilt, take it to the shade. Transplanting blooming flowers is always a risk.

[@Mrs0biWanKenobi]

This is easily the most informative echinacea video I’ve come across. Thanks for all the helpful info!

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome!

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

Excellent details and pacing of this video Sir! I appreciate the heads up about the potential issues with deer and rabbits 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

[@morapups6772]

This is the best video I've had watched about this plant. I fell in love with this plant last year and decided I want to fill my yard with it. Thank you!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm very glad you enjoyed it.

[@lukasrenker8649]

I referred to this video repeatedly as I started 16 purple coneflowers in a new garden bed last year. I started seeds under a grow light 02/01, transplanted in early May in a spot with 4 hours of direct sun, and half of my plants flowered last year. They exceeded my expectations. The tree that shaded in the afternoon was removed this winter, and I’m excitedly anticipating the productivity in year 2 with full sun.

[@growitbuildit]

This is by far my favorite kind of comment to read - Great Work Lukas!

[@KingTheseus3]

@@growitbuildit The coneflower were exceptional this year. Tons of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and goldfinches. I was also able to transplant about 2 dozen volunteers from the bed and distributed them to friends and coworkers after they rooted through the 3" cups. The only native perennial which attracted more pollinators were my Monarda Fistulosa, which I drew heavily on your videos to grow successfully. You've done a great service!

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent work Lukas! I'm very happy to hear about your results. Sounds like you've got a very busy garden!

[@ChristopherJones16]

I was hoping you had them growing in this same spot with the 4 hours of direct sunlight for a couple years. Im curious as how they do with just 4 hours. One of the locations I want to plant these will be in the shade for a much of the day and will on receive 5 hours once noon hits.

[@akrossmann1631]

Thank you for mentioning the importance of the native to the world of tiny winged ones! Many people are unaware that cultivars may not serve the world of nature well. Namaste

[@growitbuildit]

You are welcome - most people don't consider or know how subtle differences can have a dramatic effect on what attracts pollinators.

[@margaretmarshall3645]

I love that you always include info on deer and rabbit resistance, as well as pollinators. Thanks for your excellent videos!

[@growitbuildit]

You are welcome Margaret. Thank you!

[@george200099]

Easily one of the two best gardening channels on KZbin!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you sir!

[@missygilly9917]

Love coneflowers! Attracts bees, monarch butterflies too! I deadhead once & then leave for the goldfinches heading into winter. As a result, I’ve been rewarded with bigger clumps & lots of babies the following year and added them to other parts of my gardens. Thank you for your channel & native plants. I’m near Niagara Falls, Canada.

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent - It is fun getting free plants. And thank you for the kind words!

[@realcecewilson]

I had some deformed coneflowers, but I didn’t know about asters yellow. Thank you. You’re right- coneflowers are so popular with bees and butterflies. I even got to see a very cool hummingbird moth last year!

[@growitbuildit]

This is probably the single easiest, and largest pollinator attractor you can go. Keep adding, more hummingbird moths will come. I find they really like Wild Bergamot

[@Blessedpb]

Several years ago I had some wild cone flowers pop up in my yard. I was injured a few years ago enough that I could not work in the yard - but I'm back trying a tiny bit now. Anyway, because they are in the midst of a vinca, daisy etc bed I put a tomato cage over them at the end of the Fall in hopes that I could get back to them this Spring. Well, thanks to your video I was able to pull up the tomato cages, scout and find my new little cone-flower plants! I dug them up and replanted in a semi-sunny area. Said a prayer that the armadilloes don't find them until the soil is settled and hope they make it. Hopefully, this Fall I can buy some new ones. They really are beauties and always bring a smile to my face. I also saved some seeds. Hopefully they are still good but guess I'll have to wait until next year to work with them. Just the little bit I did today has left me exhausted and hurting but.....in a good way. Love the garden. Thanks again and showers of blessings, p

[@growitbuildit]

Hi - I am happy that the info helped you find them as they are sprouting. Also, I would go ahead and try to germinate the seed you saved. The sooner they get started the better they will be next year. Thank you very much, and good luck!

[@anthigor7455]

I love the evidence-based narration of this video

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Anthi! I'm happy you liked the format.

[@NB99999-e]

I love the unexpected statistical analysis in this video. Subscribed!

[@growitbuildit]

Haha - you're welcome! I'm glad you liked it. It just made sense for that little experiment.

[@msy831]

This is the first video I viewed by you, and found your information and detail great! Thank you. I subscribed immediately!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@carolinekelly4726]

I have bought some from my garden centre in the UK. Love the fact it attracts pollinators as well and I love Love the bug house. 😊

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Caroline! The bee hotel fills up quickly in the Summer. It's really fun to see the different kind of packing each hole gets.

[@balanceskateboarding8807]

Hi Caroline, I'm in the uk and I've just watched this video on Echinacia , now I'm desperate to get my own purple coneflower plant!! Which store? Where did you purchase yours? How much did it cost? Will you be planting yours into your garden or keeping it in the pot over this winter? I'm very excited about this plant.

[@christinecomeau4677]

@@growitbuildit this is awesome!!! Which type of bees does it hosts?

[@growitbuildit]

All sorts of native solitary bees. Leaf cutters, Mason, etc

[@tabithasherie3279]

Such a comprehensive video! Excellent narration, appreciate the details to consider when growing a Purple Coneflower.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Taba! That was my goal, to be comprehensive! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@farstrider79]

The bees, months, and butterflies love mine in the spring and summer, then the finches enjoy it in the late summer to fall here in Charlotte. I'm admittedly too lazy to deadhead. The only issue I've ever had was that my cat used to try and catch the birds and he'd jump up and knock the plants over and break the stems.

[@growitbuildit]

My experience matches yours exactly. This is one of the most popular plants in my garden.

[@jayallen5440]

Your videos always provide great advice and solid footage!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Jay - I'm glad you are enjoying them!

[@flowerpixel]

I love your channel, there's so much information! I was stratisfying my seeds for no reason. I'm going with the regular pink purple ones, I like them the most anyways and I definitely want to attract pollinators. Thanks!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Holly! I'm glad you're liking the videos we put out. I try to make them worth your time! No worries on stratifying. I can't think of a situation where it could actually harm seed, but it's useful to know that for this particular species it isn't required.

[@FknNefFy]

For making such a thorough video with good explanations and thank you for actually talking and not just having text over your video. I also appreciate not having loud annoying music playing the entire time I’m trying to get information from a video. I’m subscribing and liking thanks mister!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm very happy you enjoyed it!

[@carmenortiz5294]

Glad I ran into your leaf video, less than an hour ago. I decided to check to see what else you have. Purple Coneflower is one of my favorites. I have a 1/3 acre food forest/wildlife habitat in the middle of a town of lawns. 15 years ago I was given permission (both the mayor and his assistant were into wildlife, now there is no way that would have happened). Every year I try to spread more of them, along with other wildflowers. This year I will be planting even more. People seem surprised to see so many bees and birds in my yard, since they are rare here. I wonder why, NOT.

[@growitbuildit]

That is awesome. You have the oasis in the grass desert. Echinacea does a great job wherever it is, and the more you have the more wildlife will show up. Sounds like you have a beautiful yard!

[@MK-wm6gu]

Well, I believe today is the first time I’ve watched your channel, and I’m binge-watching! I subscribed after watching the first video, and I’m not sure how many more I’ve watched. I appreciate that you share so much information and that you do so in such an organized manner. I plan on visiting your website in the very near future. A million thanks!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm happy you are liking the videos. We've got a lot of info on our website too...more info in fact. But I'm glad you are liking our content.

[@annredlich1850]

A Must View ! Awesome demonstration with an complete array of fact tips for an emerging “ I want to be a Gardener ” .

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much Ann!

[@OllieT123]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on echinacea purpurea. It is very much appreciated! I love the look of this flower and look forward to adding it to my garden.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome! It is a wonderful flower - good luck!

[@called7bn]

Great information! I especially love the detailed images of the sprouts emerging in the spring & what the plant looks like for identification purposes.

[@growitbuildit]

You're welcome Heather. Nobody wants to accidentally weed there flowers!

[@garypinnock1076]

Fantastic video, 100% thumbs up, keep up the good work, brilliant description & crystal clear clarity in video, 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Gary! I'll keep them coming as best I can!

[@Ali-vj6we]

SO very informative and thorough. Thank you!

[@growitbuildit]

You are quite welcome Ali!

[@callikohl7603]

I watched this video a few weeks ago and came back to watch it again. I have picked up a packet of seed and don't want to fail. Thank you. Purple Cone Flowers are one of my very favorites.

[@growitbuildit]

I'm happy to hear that Calli - best of luck! You are going to do just fine.

[@kitty4tify]

Such good information. I did not know that other varieties are not useful for pollinator gardens.

[@growitbuildit]

My speculation is that it comes down to their visible light spectrum, and how different colors reflect them differently. If you change the color of the flower, the bee just may not be able to see it.

[@jodyk4949]

Really like your straight to the point information. Thank you.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Jody - I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@SilverDragon196]

All information I was looking for about echinacea I found in your video. You have a like and a new subscriber. Thank you so much. 🙏 Happy growing! 🌻🦋🌷🐝🌳

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm glad I could help you out.

[@endtime13]

This is one of the best sites for information of gardening I've seen thus far I will be showing my brother he lives in a place where there are deers that eat up his food that he plants in all kind of other little animals but I will definitely be sharing this great job in research granny appreciate you

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much Zoe!

[@damattice23]

This is my third attempt at growing from seed, I have not found them easy to grow. I have clay soil and lots of birds, squirrels, and chipmunks. I’ve tried direct sow and indoor sow. My seed packet says stratify at least two weeks. I finally have about 5-8 seedlings. I have had zero luck with seedlings without stratifying them (purple coneflower). Ah- there’s my problem- I have tons of deer and rabbit, especially in Spring. Thank you! :)

[@growitbuildit]

Deer an rabbits are particularly dangerous when the leaves are small and young. I strongly recommend using Liquid Fence. I use it in my own garden, and it works if you follow the instructions and keep up with application. Just buy the concentrated bottle and mix it up yourself.

[@trudymorgan7456]

I’ve tried too with no luck. I live in Texas near Dallas

[@ljcarey011]

Thank you! Your knowledge plus your obvious appreciation for the plants, pollinators, and birds is just fantastic! (I wanted to plant cone flower before I knew bees would nap on it - now I desperately need it!)

[@growitbuildit]

You are quite welcome Lauren! Thank you for the kind words. This is arguably the best native perennial to grow.

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

I just sewed some coneflower seeds without stratification last week pretty much all of them came up, about five seeds in each cell. If I knew growing echinacea was this easy I would’ve started a long time ago. 🤣

[@growitbuildit]

This is one of the best flowers to grow - no special treatments required. And a high germination rate.

[@peterbrucker798]

2nd time watching. I planted some by seed. Mine were the same size as some of the plants you shown. Now 2024 , now theyre nice size clump. Trophy quality. Thanks.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much! Really happy that you found the video helpful and that you had good success with your plants.

[@bonolan2678]

Brilliant video, very informative. I’ve recently potted 32 coneflower seed, All 32 germinated successfully. They’ve now been potted on & are thriving. All for a mere €1:50 fantastic value .

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent Bo. You're going to have quite the display next year when the bloom. Enjoy!

[@bonolan2678]

@@growitbuildit I’ll be sharing them with my neighbours & family 😂🪴🌺🌹🌸

[@jasoneickmeier114]

I had never heard of aster yellows before watching this video, and although it was disappointing to discover that I have this problem in my garden, hopefully this knowledge has saved a lot of my other plants. Thank you.

[@growitbuildit]

I'm sorry you got Asters Yellow, but glad you found it now. Hope no other plants get infected Jason.

[@DryHeavingLlamas]

I've been growing echinacea pupurea from seed quite a bit and I agree that stratification isn't necessary. Though I have noticed that the year I did some stratification, I did have better germination rates. This may have been just random luck with that year's seeds, but it could have been the stratification as well.

[@growitbuildit]

From everything I've ever tried, it wasn't required. I guess if you only had a few seeds, or really old seed you may want to stratify as you'd probably want to pull out every single trick to aid in germination.

[@brookesurlet9753]

Great video! Thanks for showing what they look like when they emerge. Now I know what to look for! 🙌🏻

[@growitbuildit]

You're welcome! Figuring out what is a weed and what is not can be challenging sometimes. I'm pretty sure these are the only maroon colored plant that emerges outside of skunk cabbage - but nobody could possibly confuse those two plants!

[@debarghyaroy9948]

I am OBSESSED with coneflowers and I am trying to grow them in India, my zone being 11. It is beyond its comfort zone so I selected Echinacea purpurea thinking that the wild one would be more resilient. My seedling has 10+ leaves now. Wish me luck!

[@growitbuildit]

Good luck to you!

[@naturallynaz369]

Thank you so much. I’m a newbie gardener, 2nd year and I saw these plants last year after leaving a restaurant on Fathers Day and fell in love. I have seeds and roots and really wrote down many thins you said about this Purple Coneflower because I really want to be successful with it. You gave lots of to start with. I have the space to plant. Many thanks and blessings to you! 🙏🏽🙌🏼 And, I subscribed. 🥰🙌🏼

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Ms. Naz! This is a great perennial to get started with, as it is very versatile. Good luck!

[@RealOrigenDue]

Joe… Thank you so much!!! Just getting into gardening and cultivating. When we moved in our house 10+ years ago, we had purple coneflowers in my front yard and we love them. The deer ate them the past 4 years and nothing worked to protect them young, so I used netting to protect it, and we finally have those tall stalks and flowers!!! My 85 year young Dad loves them! You also just helped me identify some issues and have taken action by getting rid of the appropriate flowers and stalks. I did not know they had to be separated, and they are far too densely packed. Not to mention it’s been very hot in North Jersey the past dew days. THANK YOU, JOE!!! HUGE THUMBS UP!!! Cannot wait to check your website! 🙏❤️😋

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! Separating the flower is a really easy way to get more, and refresh your current flowers. Look into trying liquid fence to keep the deer/rabbits away, it really works. I use it on my own plants.

[@RealOrigenDue]

@@growitbuildit Thanks, Joe! I had to deadhead a few more and REALLY prune out some leaves, but I look at it even a day later and it looks better, and… (drumroll) The Bees have come back!!! Thought you’d like that! Oh, and I’m trying an all natural deer repellent my neighbor showed me, so far so good or the deer switched it up to eat someone else flowers, haha! I’ll definitely try liquid fence as well if I see any signs of Bambi coming through👍💪 I appreciate you taking the time, Joe, thanks again! Definitely see around, brotha! 🙏❤️😋

[@growitbuildit]

Roger that. If your deer repellent fails, try liquid fence. I've been using it since 2014.

[@RealOrigenDue]

@@growitbuildit Been thinking about it and I’m going to buy some liquid fence tonight and probably use it. I’ll definitely take your word over anyone on this matter! I’ll keep you posted! Thanks, Joe!!! 🙏❤️😋

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

I have purple, yellow and salmon echinacea 😊

[@caranwysong3065]

I love how you use slow motion with the butterflies and bees. Cool that the bumblebee will sleep on it. I have one I just bought, now I wonder if it will bloom this year, if it was started from seed. Very helpful! I know where to plant it now.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed the video. These are wonderful plants, and just about the easiest of all natives to grow in my opinion. Very adaptable, and always stand tall. Add in the long bloom time, showiness, and wildlife value and you really have a 'home run' of a plant.

[@charlesgray9496]

My sister and I watched and enjoyed. Thorough but easy to follow. Love the reviews and summaries at the end. We will be better composters and soil managers. Also attract more bees and butterflies. Thank u.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Charles! I'm glad I could help you out!

[@marinamoreiraayres407]

Hi! The video helped me a lot! I'm from Brazil and bought 20 seeds of this plant, which now I can recognize it's truly real. It seems really easy to grow and I'm happy I can grow it in pots. Thanks a lot, I'll keep watching more videos and checking the blog.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Marina. For growing this in container, it can get top-heavy if the soil dries out. So, choose a heavier pot if you can, and don't be afraid to give it a trim too. That can keep the height a bit shorter.

[@dwightmansburden7722]

Boy, that wren at the very end was not very happy with you! I love this plant, it absolutely glows in the sun and looks fabulous with phlox.

[@growitbuildit]

Haha - I've been known to annoy a fair amount of birds and insects. I think it will look great with Phlox too - and I hope so as I finally planted some Fall Phlox seedlings last year - we'll see if they took over the winter.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

Clear, concise, and backed up by facts. I appreciate that, thank you.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you!

[@Melanietucker]

I have watched a few videos on sowing purple coneflower and this is BY FAR the best video with the most information. Thank you!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Melanie! I'm very happy you found it helpful, and I really appreciate the kind words!

[@brittanyjoancogginsdepablo7311]

Just found these videos. Love them. I am learning so much. I have started some echinacea from seed this year. This is helpful.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Brittany! I'm glad you are finding them helpful!

[@juliadolce3798]

This is my first time to your channel... I just start Gardening last year so I am researching a ton I was given this pack of seeds with others for Xmas from my kids..hadno clue what it was .. I have spent my Saturday morning watching 5 of your video you covered each packet I had gotten ... well informed thank you... was sad to learn I won't see the flowers till the second year but still excited to start this from seeds and I have a tone of property so much more planting to come

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm glad you find the information helpful. Don't get discouraged Julia - it is worth the wait. Pack your garden tight to help keep the weeds down. Many of the perennials you can move around if it gets 'too close for comfort'. Just make sure you don't move them when in bloom.

[@scarlettthibodeau9759]

Best video about echinacea in KZbin! Thank you

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Scarlett! I'm very happy you found it helpful!

[@glendathegoodwitch6987]

I grew these from seeds and unknowingly put them in my garden in a very overcrowded way. They grew in the 3rd year like crazy! They are intense. This fall, I will remove a lot of them and I daydream about where they will go. The possibilities are endless.

[@growitbuildit]

This is by far one of the easiest native flowers to propagate. Good luck!

[@19PurposebyDesgn81]

I love your videos. It’s so educational and because of this video, I now own a large purple cone flower plant.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! That makes me happy to hear! Congrats!

[@lisabeaulieu2621]

I love the sciencey explanations!! Thank you so much for these guides!

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Lisa! I do a bit of stat on the side for my 'real' job!

[@LisadeKramer]

Amazing. Other sites say you must stratify the seeds. And they do not like to be divided. I am trying to grow echinacea this year. Thank you

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Lisa. Echinacea purpurea is unique in seed starting and division compared to other Echinacea species. As I showed in the video, they are easy to start from seed and divide. While other species of Echinacea have taproots or require long periods of cold stratification (E. pallida, E. angustifolia, E. tennesseensis. But they all have various attributes that make them great.

[@LisadeKramer]

@@growitbuildit That is good information. No one makes that distinction between the varieties. Thank you

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Lisa. Happy gardening!

[@4ajustpeace]

Thanks, Joe. I'm newly subscribed; you caught me with your Butterfly Weed video and now Purple Cone Flower. One detail I greatly appreciate is to see what the plant looks like when it is first emerging in spring and as a seedling. Thanks again!

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Joan. I'm you are finding the info helpful. Nobody wants to accidentally weed there flowers!

[@instabloksuncare808]

Wow, thank you. Best video on echinacea ever. I especially benefited from what the sprouts look like in spring.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome! I'm glad I could help you out.

[@terrycourtney8011]

Great video! Thank you for sharing, I too love coneflowers

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Terry - I'm very happy you enjoyed it.

[@saotree4711]

impressive content! pretty concise, factual and to the point (sometimes these gardening vids waffle on way too long!). I feel like I've got all the key facts to go ahead and grow echinacea for the first time. thanks!

[@growitbuildit]

That is great Shara - I'm glad you found it helpful. And thank you so much for the kind words.

[@hischild3759]

I need this! Thank you. I have a packet of seeds I just bought.

[@growitbuildit]

You are welcome!

[@bnuttsgee]

Thanks! I have one that grows out of a crack between my house and driveway it was there when I bought the house now I have about 7 plants that popped up growing threw the river rock that I have in my yard .

[@growitbuildit]

That is awesome - finally a native plant that can compete with Dandelions for driveway crack space! But these flowers are awesome.

[@suzycowan5072]

Fantastic video, Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and experience with us. May God always Bless you with good health, safety, and prosperity in all you do. ~SuzyJC-in-Central-Southeastern-Ohio_09.19.2023~

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Suzy - and the same to you too!

[@SisterShirley]

Really good video Love the wildlife sounds

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ronhowell4886]

Just discovered your great videos and links to blog. Wow, just what I’ve been looking for growing plants. Recently retired so stepping up my gardening game. The rabbits in my town in Central NC have been very destructive this year, completely wiped out my blackeye Susan’s. Note I used liquid fence it did not Deter rabbits.

[@growitbuildit]

Wow - that is the fist time I've heard of Liquid fence not working. I'm sorry to hear that Ron. I am relentless when applying it to newly planted flowers, every week and after a rain until they gain some size. This is the first time I've heard of it not working.

[@ronhowell4886]

@@growitbuildit I even applied second product, Repels-All, a granules, it still didn't deter the rabbit. The rabbit was very small, likely very young one.

[@growitbuildit]

I wonder if he didn't have a sense of sell or taste......

[@karlijnlike4lane]

My algorithm is starting to chuck up all your videos on precisely the plants i started from seedlings this year, from which i've just collected seed to try to start them from seed next year. Last night it was smooth blue aster; today it's echinacea. i did actually have at least one bumblebee take a sunny nap on mine, just as the daytime temps were starting to chill down here in the Jersey Ramapos, & at the time it was both confusing & extremely funny to me - so thanks for confirming that behavior. If you can - like it looks like you did, i had my echinacea together with oxeye sunflower (and the aster), and since they were in a container together, by the time i was collecting seed heads, there was no bloom left, so now i can't tell the seed heads apart! they're the same size, but the coloration is slightly different. which can i expect to be lighter or darker? Thanks for all the great stuff! (I steal all my neighbors' curb leaves for mulch now 😂)

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Kim - If the Oxeye Sunflower is Heliopsis helianthoides, then the seed head will generally be a bit smaller. But more importantly, the seeds themselves will be black, while Echinacea will be a white-woody color. And keep getting those leaves!

[@hobbitlady7568]

Really comprehensive and helpful video. I’ve had trouble with bunnies eating the plants. I got chided for not having coneflowers by my mother-in-law, so perhaps I’ll try again. With your encouragement here, I feel hopeful.

[@growitbuildit]

Just make sure you use liquid fence. That really works to keep rabbits away. Spray on the plant, and make a 3' perimeter. Apply weekly for a few weeks, then every 3 weeks afterwards. And, obviously if it rains a lot. But at least in my yard, once a coneflower gets to a certain height, the rabbits leave it alone.

[@elizabethcarlone1364]

I am happy I found your channel. So informative . I love the purple coneflower especially for a cut flower .

[@growitbuildit]

I'm happy you are enjoying my videos Elizabeth!

[@NatureLover-ss4ef]

This is such a detailed and informative video. Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a wonderful video. I am learning to grow flowers in my garden this year to bring in pollinators and and this type of video is so helpful.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm glad I can help you out

[@Wendy8888]

Oh it's so aggravating to try and find good information on gardening. Thank you for this great video. I really appreciate your REFERENCED content! 💗

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Wendy. I'm very happy you found it useful!

[@carolinekelly4726]

Thank you for doing this wonderful video. The fact that this plan,is easy to care for, tough and beautiful.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome!

[@ruthannecoro6198]

It’s one of my favorite perennials too! I have a plant patch that is at least 10 years old. I’ll be dividing it this fall!

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent - good luck dividing them this Autumn!

[@mishmishm7847]

Dear growit, Your series of plant videos is SO profound thoughtful and thorough. It's wonderful. I sure do like and recommend it and will look into the website for further details. Thank you for the Echinacea details!! 🤩🌷🌷 you are encouraging me greatly. I have just sown my first Echinacea seeds yesterday! 19.2.2024 I'm sowing a white variety. "White Swan" I live outside of the American continent. Zone 9-10.. winter rains hot summers Let's see what happens and thanks again Mm

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you so much for the kind words. And good luck to you and your seeds!

[@mitchellbell713]

I just started following you. Your channel is the best I've seen on the topic of native plants.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Mitchell! I try to keep my quality as high as it can be.

[@adriennefriend]

This is awesome. Joining the chorus of folks who appreciated the statistical analysis (around stratification). Didn't expect it, loved it. Thank you!

[@growitbuildit]

Haha - you are very welcome Adrienne. Glad you liked it.

[@givemelovegivemepeaceonearth00]

Absolutely fantastic video Joe. Beautiful, brilliant and bountiful with useful information ;D greetings from Mexico

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Owlex! Those are very kind words, and I'm glad you found it useful too!

[@melodylamour6123]

It's taking forever to come to a flower here in zone 10a Florida. Seeds were sown Jan. 31. They are almost the length of my arm now. Still waiting and hoping. You mentioned next year she'll look better. Good to know. Thank you.

[@growitbuildit]

These need a bit of patience. I have heard from people that it is possible to flower the first year, and you being in Florida I bet you will get a bloom or two. Up in PA, I managed to have one begin to form a single bloom by October (germinated in Apr/May), but then frost took it. No matter though, the next year it was great.

[@Linnyh]

This is very useful information and beautiful filmed video! Thank you so much!♡

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Linn. And thank you for the kind words!

[@andrewc.2952]

I just got some for my Japanese garden. Can't wait to see this come up. I've got fantastic heritage topsoil in my part of Maryland. I know this will do really well. Thanks for the great briefing!

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent - you are going to love them.

[@ihopeugrow]

Great video! Thanks!! Made me a little sad to learn that I have to wait til next year to see blooms. I just sowed some seeds yesterday. - Zee, N. Cali zone 10a

[@growitbuildit]

Hi - if you are in California, you might get blooms. Your growing season is so long it wouldn't shock me. I'm in Pennsylvania (zone 6) and I have had one try to bloom in November - a single flower head forming and everything. But it just couldn't fully bloom before it got too cold.

[@anac2965]

Loved the video. Could you please identify some of the companion plants in the video?

[@growitbuildit]

The 3 most frequent ones would be False Sunflower, Black Eyed Susan (R. fulgida or hirta), and Monarda fistulosa. But if there are very specific questions, just let me know the time stamp and I can answer it.

[@terradeloach8540]

Thank you. This was a tremendous help

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Terra. I'm glad you found it helpful. Good luck!

[@Deb_alwaysgrowing]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@growitbuildit]

You're welcome - I'm very glad you found it helpful. Good luck!

[@juneramirez8580]

Just bought my first plant! Thank you for the most informative video on the subject!

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you June! Good luck with your Echinacea!

[@MEL.FreeToRoam]

I love your video, I live in Melbourne Australia and grow this flower amongst my salvia mystic spears, agastache and cornflowers. The problem that I’m having is that the echinacea doesn’t survive the winter but it’s meant to be a perennial. I was told that the plant goes into hibernation under ground but it does not come back for me. If I want this plant, I have to sow each year. I must be doing something wrong

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Mel - it is a perennial that survives extreme cold. Perhaps there is something eating it, or the drainage is poor? Perhaps a quick test could solve the problem. See the video I made below to check drainage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5-pd6tuqNeFi9U

[@MEL.FreeToRoam]

@@growitbuildit Thank you so much for your recommendation and will look into my drainage, I’ve only recently stumbled across your channel and plan to watch as many as possible. Where have you been? Lol. Thanks for your knowledge 🙂

[@thegreatcatsby409]

Wow, amazing video! Great detail and explanation. I learned so much! Happy growing 🌱

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@renuga2007]

Just got it today. Can’t wait to plant after seeing your video

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent - good luck RC!

[@leannatimmerman9922]

Another video suggested that the first blooms should be pinched back so the plant puts energy into its roots and leaves. Do you agree? Thanks for an excellent video!

[@growitbuildit]

Hi Leanna - the other video was probably talking about plants you purchase from a nursery. And I'm not sure it is necessary for this species. This plant is really tough and I would just drop it in the ground, water, and just keep an eye on it for a week or two. If you grew your plants from seed, then they are probably 2nd year plants. I wouldn't pinch anything back.

[@stevenspencer9104]

Thank you so very much, I do love my cone flowers. I’m going to have to pay attention to calendars for the white ones and the red ones though. Thank you and God bless you.

[@growitbuildit]

You are very welcome Steven - good luck!

[@Attikisses]

great video, thank you. The Coneflower is also one of my favourite pollinator plant

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@thomasfrank1227]

Loved your video. thank you.

[@growitbuildit]

Really glad you enjoyed it Thomas.

[@margaretchiodo-keller4495]

I loved watching this video. I love coneflower, and have many around my property.

[@growitbuildit]

Thank you Margaret - it's a wonderful plant.

[@Kathern-lv9nv]

Thank you for all the information. Easy to understand and fast. Very simple instructions for every step. I wish all would do this!!😀

[@growitbuildit]

Excellent - that is what I'm going for Kathern

[@markjardis5393]

I finally have 1 blooming in November. Lol. 3’. Wasn’t sure what it was. I planted a lot of flowers for the garden

[@growitbuildit]

Congrats - you'll have a much better display next year from the plant.