Coneflowers are one of my go-to perennials for long-lasting summer and fall color. And, not only are they made of tough stuff, they are also loved by pollinators in summer and hungry birds who enjoy snacking on the seed.
They are remarkably easy to grow, but for all their toughness, coneflowers do respond well to a little extra care, and feeding is one of the easiest ways to keep them flowering during August and September. But I wouldn’t throw fertilizer at them without reason. If your clumps are already producing a good number of blooms, there’s no need to overapply. But if they are sparse or starting to look a little tired, some deadheading and a quick feed can really perk them up, in my experience.
