the surrounding soil level to prevent moisture buildup around the base.
3. Water Deeply But Infrequently for the First Season: Deep soaking early on yields lifetime drought immunity.
While mature Echinacea is famously drought-tolerant, it requires consistent moisture during its first year to build that signature deep taproot system.
Water the plant deeply once or twice a week during its initial summer, soaking the ground thoroughly rather than giving it frequent, shallow sprinkles. Once the second year arrives, you can put away the watering can for good.
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