Refined echinacea in the photo

You only know what it looks like echinacea in the photo, but have never tried to grow this plant on our site. But in vain, because echinacea will not only decorate your garden, but will also bring many benefits.

One of the most common types of this plant is eHinacea purpurea. It grows up to 1 m and blooms from July to September. Its inflorescences resemble large baskets up to 10 cm in diameter, purple-pink in color.

Echinacea is a moisture-loving plant; in case of drought, it is necessary to irrigate it, but do not allow stagnation of water. the plant does not have any special preferences for soil; various cultivated fertile soils are suitable for flowers.

Selecting a location for planting plays an important role for normal vegetation and flowering. Echinacea is a light-loving plant. Can be propagated by seedlings or by dividing rhizomes. Seeds germinate within two to five weeks after sowing. To do this, they need to create a warm and humid environment by covering them with film. in May, echinacea can be planted in open ground in a permanent place. The optimal distance between plants is 25 cm. It can grow in one place for six or more years. Echinacea tolerates division and transplantation very well.

• The echinacea in the photo does not convey all the beauty of the flower; it can be used as a cut flower to decorate live or dry bouquets.

Lately I've been using echinacea used as a medicinal plant, mainly to improve immunity, for colds, etc. Echinacea flowers are collected in August and dried, but not in direct sunlight.For medicinal tinctures, not only flowers, but also echinacea roots are used.