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coneflower

Echinacea 'All that Jazz'

Overview

Coneflower, or Echinacea, is an amazing addition to any garden; it's a perennial that has wonderful showy flowers in shades of peach, pink, and purple. Coneflower 'All that Jazz' is particularly appealing, with its tufted white petals surrounding a brown central cone. It also has a larger bloom than some other varieties, up to 5 inches across. And these flowers are long-lasting; they won't wilt after a few days like some other blooms. The foliage is also beautiful; tall, finely cut leaves in deep green, with a hint of brown at the base. The entire plant puts on a show from early to late summer, and the flowers attract both butterflies and birds. Simply put, coneflower 'All that Jazz' is an outstanding plant you have to see to believe.

Care Guide

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Watering

Coneflower (Echinacea 'All that Jazz') should be watered deeply about once a week. Make sure the water can penetrate to the root zone of the plant and the soil feels slightly moist. When the water no longer penetrates the soil, it should be watered again. Do not overwater - check the soil before adding more. It is always better to underwater than to overwater. In hot and dry climates, plants may need to be watered more often to prevent them from wilting in the heat. If the soil has dried out, a good soaking is recommended. During the winter months, reduce watering to a minimum.

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Light

Coneflower (Echinacea 'All That Jazz') needs to be grown in a location that receives full sun exposure for at least 8 hours of direct sunlight every day in order for it to reach its full potential. In milder climates, some afternoon shade may be necessary to protect it from direct heat. When planted in well-draining soil and given sufficient sunlight, this variety of coneflower will be able to thrive and bloom for most of the growing season.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 3–8.

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Pruning

Prune your coneflower (Echinacea 'All That Jazz') in late spring after it has finished blooming. Cut the stems back by 1-third to 1-half their length. Note that this plant may not re-bloom if it is pruned too late in the season. Additionally, deadheading the cone-shaped blooms will encourage re-blooming and can be done throughout the season to keep the plant flowering longer.

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Propagation

Division, Root Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation

Uses & Symbolism

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies.

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