How to prune narrow-leaf coneflower

Deadhead throughout summer; cut back to ground in late winter or early spring. Snip spent flowerheads back to the nearest lateral bud or leaf during summer to encourage more blooms. In late winter, cut all stems to within 2–3 inches of the ground before new basal growth begins.

Deadhead weekly in summer; annual hard cutback in late winter. Narrow-Leaf Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) is a prairie perennial that benefits from deadheading to extend blooming. Leaving some spent flowerheads standing through autumn and winter provides seeds for birds and helps the plant self-sow. Cut back all stems to ground level in late winter before new growth emerges.

Snip spent flowerheads back to the nearest lateral bud or leaf during summer to encourage more blooms. In late winter, cut all stems to within 2–3 inches of the ground before new basal growth begins.