Echinacea Plant. The plant also attracted scientists’ attention to assess other aspects of its beneficial effects. Echinacea should be planted in an area that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day, as too much shade can result in floppy stems and foliage susceptible to powdery mildew.
Echinacea plants need time to put down roots before their first winter. These plants are also called coneflowers. Plant in spring or up to early fall (september) as long as plants are watered during any dry spells.
