Echinacea requires moderate watering, especially during its establishment phase. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.

Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to fungal diseases.

Deadheading spent blooms regularly encourages continuous flowering throughout the season and prevents self-seeding if unwanted. In late fall or early spring, cut back the dried stems to about 10-15 cm above the ground to tidy the garden and allow new growth to emerge.

Echinacea can be propagated by seed, sowing them in fall or stratifying them indoors before spring planting. Division of established clumps in early spring is also an effective method, separating the root ball into sections with at least one bud each.

Repotting is typically only necessary for container-grown plants, usually every 2-3 years. Repot in early spring before new growth begins.

Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one and use a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the crown is at soil level.