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A Guide to Dividing Coneflowers

By stacy ling

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Want more vibrant purple coneflowers? Learn the simple technique of dividing your plants to create more blooms and a healthier garden. It's easier than you think!

Grab a spade shovel to divide them.

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Look at the plant and determine where the natural lines of division are.

Start with an outer edge of the plant. Dig the shovel underneath the plants and avoid slicing the roots as much as possible.

Echinacea usually lifts out of the ground pretty easily with one  simple dig and the use of  your hands. If it needs more effort that that, you'll need to dig  around the entire section of the plant.

Don’t worry about injuring plants during this process. They will regenerate, bounce back, and appreciate the effort you put in.

Once the divisions are out, transplant them as soon as possible.

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Some plants are much tougher to divide than others. But it is well worth the effort.

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Follow along to learn more about purple coneflower care. 

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