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Healthy purple coneflowers blooming - Iva Vagnerova/Getty Images With their iconic bright blooms and charm, coneflowers (Echinacea ... As sun-loving long bloomers, coneflowers are the top perennial to plant this April for a gorgeous summer yard. If your coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) have stopped blooming or look like they're past their prime, there's a simple way to bring them back to life, and it starts with a little strategic trimming. Coneflowers are no-nonsense native plants that grow well with minimal water, fertilizer, and attention.

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But if you want to reduce the risk of mildew and help your coneflowers grow and flower better ... Four monarch butterflies on a single coneflower bloom with green foliage in the background - Marv Vandehey/Shutterstock For many, the idea of waking up on a warm spring morning and stepping outside to ...