Want to grow a healthy and beautiful garden on a budget? Learn how to divide echinacea in the fall with these simple tips.
As the plant starts to go dormant in the fall, grab a spade shovel to divide them.
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. Coneflowers will regenerate, bounce back, and appreciate the effort you put in.
Once the divisions are out, transplant them as soon as possible.
Water well and keep it hydrated until the plants establish.
Follow along to learn more about coneflowers care.