Echinacea

What are Echinacea?

Echinacea is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, commonly known as coneflowers. They are native to North America and have been used for centuries by Native Americans for medicinal purposes. Echinacea is believed to boost the immune system and has been used to treat colds, flu, and other respiratory infections. It is available in various forms such as teas, supplements, and extracts.

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Key Information:

• Soil
  Plant in well drained soil
• When To Plant
  All year round
• Plant Type
  Herbaceous perennial
• Feeding
  General plant feed
• Compost
  Multi-Purpose
• Watering
  Water regularly
• Pruning
  Prune dead flowers and plant back to 6 inches when it has died
• Light
  Full sun or partial shade
• Did You Know?
  Echinacea are very pretty flowers that come in a wide variety of colours

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Types of Echinacea?

1. Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
2. Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida)
3. Tennessee Coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis)
4. Narrow-leaved Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia)
5. Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa)
6. Black Sampson (Echinacea angustifolia)
7. Ozark Coneflower (Echinacea simulata)
8. Smooth Coneflower (Echinacea laevigata)
9. Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), sometimes called prairie coneflower, is often used as a substitute for echinacea in herbal remedies.

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