Can Coneflowers Be Transplanted?

Coneflowers are best transplanted or moved in the early spring, right as the soil is softening and warming up. They can also be transplanted in early fall, when temperatures are lower and the sun is not as harsh as it is in the summer. Transplanting coneflowers in the summer is not recommended.

Do coneflowers transplant well?

Spring Division

In spring, you're not only itching to get in the garden, but your coneflowers are vigorously growing. This means spring-transplanted coneflowers will quickly put down new roots. Spring days also tend to be cool and cloudy -- perfect weather for transplanting.

Can you split coneflowers?

You can divide Echinacea purpurea every 3 to 5 years. In early Spring or late Fall, dig up the root mass. Use a gardeners knife, pruning saw, or shovel to cut the root mass into 2-3 pieces. ... Plant the pieces of root immediately to the same depth they were removed and water.