How to prune tennessee coneflower

Deadhead during flowering (summer); cut back in late winter before new growth emerges. Snip spent flower heads to a lateral bud to encourage a second flush. Leave remaining seed heads standing through winter for goldfinches and other seed-eaters. Cut all stems to ground level in late winter, just before new basal growth appears.

Deadhead as needed during summer; cut back once annually in late winter. Tennessee Coneflower (an endangered native) benefits from deadheading to extend bloom and encourage branching, but leave some seed heads for birds and natural re-seeding in naturalistic settings. Cut plants back to ground level in late winter rather than autumn so seed heads can feed wildlife through winter.

Snip spent flower heads to a lateral bud to encourage a second flush. Leave remaining seed heads standing through winter for goldfinches and other seed-eaters. Cut all stems to ground level in late winter, just before new basal growth appears.