Both the yellow coneflower (Rudbeckia) and the red coneflower (Echinacea) particularly like a warm and sunny location. Both also prefer humus, nutrient-rich soil. However, they have different requirements when it comes to moisture.
Which location is best for coneflower plants?
The ideal location for coneflower plants should be sunny, warm and protected from the wind. While red coneflower (Echinacea) prefers well-drained soil, yellow coneflower (Rudbeckia) requires more moist conditions. Both thrive best in nutrient-rich soil.
While the red coneflower can cope with a dry period quite well, the yellow coneflower has great difficulty with it. It needs a rather moist soil, whereas the Echinacea prefers a permeable one. A windbreak is good for both species. If you plant the coneflower in autumn, the plant can establish itself well before winter and sprout more quickly in spring.
The best location tips for coneflowers:
- sunny and warm
- protected from the wind if possible
- nutrient-rich soil
- Red coneflower: permeable soil
- Yellow coneflower: moist soil
Tips & Tricks
The name is no coincidence: the sunnier you choose the location, the more luxuriantly the coneflower will bloom.
