Troubleshooting
Echinacea 'Coconut Lime' problems — and how to fix them
Echinacea 'Coconut Lime' (Echinacea 'Coconut Lime') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Powdery mildew
More noticeable on white flowers; improve air circulation and avoid moisture stress followed by humid nights.
Aster yellows
White-flowered cultivars can be particularly prone to the green distortion associated with this phytoplasma. Destroy infected plants.
Slugs
Attack young crowns in spring. Use barrier methods or nematode treatments in early season.
Crown rot
Standing water around the crown in winter is the most common killer. Always plant in free-draining soil.
Vine weevil
Grubs consume roots in autumn and winter. Apply biological nematode drench in late summer.
Prevent echinacea 'coconut lime' problems before they start
Most echinacea 'coconut lime' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Echinacea 'Coconut Lime' problems — FAQ
Why is my echinacea 'coconut lime' powdery mildew?
More noticeable on white flowers; improve air circulation and avoid moisture stress followed by humid nights.
Why is my echinacea 'coconut lime' aster yellows?
White-flowered cultivars can be particularly prone to the green distortion associated with this phytoplasma. Destroy infected plants.
Why is my echinacea 'coconut lime' slugs?
Attack young crowns in spring. Use barrier methods or nematode treatments in early season.
Why is my echinacea 'coconut lime' crown rot?
Standing water around the crown in winter is the most common killer. Always plant in free-draining soil.
Why is my echinacea 'coconut lime' vine weevil?
Grubs consume roots in autumn and winter. Apply biological nematode drench in late summer.