12 Reasons You’ll Never Regret Growing Echinacea

elite addition to the cutting garden.

The stems are naturally thick, rigid, and fibrous, easily supporting the heavy flower heads without drooping in a vase.

When harvested just as the outer petals begin to unfurl, a single stem can easily last up to 10 to 14 days in fresh water without dropping petals or turning muddy.

Even better, if you strip the ray petals entirely, the highly architectural, spiky central copper cones can be dried and integrated into long-lasting, rustic autumn floral arrangements.

5. Legendary Herbal Wellness Traditions
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