I do that to my monkey grass, too. I dug up big ones and cut in 4 quarters and put one back in and plant other 3 somewhere. Monkey grass are very easy to grow. Thanks for showing us about those coneflowers.
I use to do that to monkey grass than I stopped because it's to aggressive, mainly the under ground runners. I had some variegated that doesn't do this. So now I am dividig it
Very helpful video, thank you very much! Never divided plants before but will try it late fall. I have 4 eccinacea planted together a couple of years ago which are getting huge and looking a bit crowded.
So glad to find your info. I planted purple echinacea in late spring. I just started seeing the plants 2 weeks ago...I'm in Louisiana and its the hottest part of the year. I thought I did something wrong.
Lol. I’m new to gardening. I’m still afraid of plants. You should see the very delicate way I plant plants. It takes me *forever*! I really need to get over my fears and get bolder and faster at it.
It there is no taproot, and the roots are fibrous , and the plant is dormant, or near dormant you can be rough as heck. But tap-roots are tricky and easy to kill.
I’m a bit like this too - I think the plant has feelings and will hurt if I dig it up and cut the roots 😆. I’ve got a lovely echinacea plant and would like a few more the same colour to spread around the garden so I’m going to be brave and try dividing it this autumn.
I will definitely do this my cornflowers are taking over my garden...what do I do when they are in full bloom but they are flapping everywhere on top of my other perennials...thank you
I had harvested and dried my cone flowers and petals , last season , can I still use those for a tincture? or is dried material better in a tea? and also my new plant growth this early spring , is about 4 to 5 inches high already ( few leaves only )but it is still cool and moist in NC , Can I split the plant still or is it too late? ( it is early April here ).
Hi Laura - the biggest tip I can give you is to prune it back, but keep leaves, and then keep it in shade. Don't let the sun hit it more than an hour a day (and only in early morning or evening). Keep as much dirt attached to the root as possible.
I just got two tubs of purple coneflower and need to divide and plant. This is not a good time l know but they were being thrown away! Should l cut back before l replant?
Hi Diane - yes, I would try to cut them back before replanting. I haven't tried dividing a plant near blooming. But I have successfully transplanted Echinacea during blooming. It took lots and lots of watering to keep them alive.
Hi - If you dig around the plant as I showed, then if you try to lift the plant....if it stays fixed in place and doesn't budge, it probably has a tap-root.
New sub here from the UK. Very informative video. I have a young (2nd summer) but flourishing rudbeckia goldsturm. Could I divide it this autumn using the same method? Or should I wait another year? Thanks in advance!
Hi Leela - you should be able to use the same method. They would probably be ok to divide, and would survive. But if it were me I would probably wait another year. That way your plant will still grow to a decent size and bloom well. And thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you found the video helpful!
@@growitbuildit Thank you for the prompt reply! Yes, I do think you're right in advising to wait another year. I just adore this plant and eager to spread the joy to other parts of my garden - but will leave it alone this year and instead try and grow some from seed (your echinacea seed-collecting video is another really excellent video!). Appreciate your guidance. Look forward to more of your channel content. Thank again!
Excellent! Stay tuned....tomorrow I'll put out a video on saving Black Eyed Susan seeds. It has a different process with an extra step to minimize the chaff. It's really slick and works great. Very clean seed. I used Rudbeckia Hirta in filming. But the process will work on just about any Rudbeckia genus, including Rudbeckia Fulgida.
You've got to ID the plant to be sure. But if you start digging, then a taproot plant won't 'rock' at all. A taproot will not move much and there will be a lot of resistance
I have not done one. But a taproot will have a 'carrot' shape and go down. The fibrous roots of common Echincaea purpurea will just be a clump or mass with lots of small roots coming off of it.
Thank you! I really do appreciate the video. Most helpful for me to add to new gardens!
You are very welcome Nancy! I love getting 'free' plants by dividing.
I have a huge one that’s never been split. Looks easy enough. Thank you.
You are welcome Sammy. They are tough and resilient plants.
Thanks for the information. Looks easy enough. Only January but I'm dreaming about spring :)
You're welcome Kristin. It works well. I've never lost a plant.
I do that to my monkey grass, too. I dug up big ones and cut in 4 quarters and put one back in and plant other 3 somewhere. Monkey grass are very easy to grow. Thanks for showing us about those coneflowers.
Excellent - I do this with various grasses too.
I use to do that to monkey grass than I stopped because it's to aggressive, mainly the under ground runners. I had some variegated that doesn't do this. So now I am dividig it
Very helpful video, thank you very much! Never divided plants before but will try it late fall.
I have 4 eccinacea planted together a couple of years ago which are getting huge and looking a bit crowded.
My personal preference is to do this job in Spring, just as everything is emerging. But either way, this is a great way to get free (mature) plants.
So glad to find your info. I planted purple echinacea in late spring. I just started seeing the plants 2 weeks ago...I'm in Louisiana and its the hottest part of the year. I thought I did something wrong.
Glad I could help you out!
Awesome! I definitely will do this at the end of Fall. Thanks so much!!!!
You are very welcome! It's a great way to get some free plants.
On the cone flower the top were it get picky isn't that the seeds
@@barbarawolfe2533 Yes. See here to collect them easily - ruclips.net/video/51Kf4jhtihg/видео.html
Lol. I’m new to gardening. I’m still afraid of plants. You should see the very delicate way I plant plants. It takes me *forever*! I really need to get over my fears and get bolder and faster at it.
It there is no taproot, and the roots are fibrous , and the plant is dormant, or near dormant you can be rough as heck. But tap-roots are tricky and easy to kill.
I’m a bit like this too - I think the plant has feelings and will hurt if I dig it up and cut the roots 😆. I’ve got a lovely echinacea plant and would like a few more the same colour to spread around the garden so I’m going to be brave and try dividing it this autumn.
All great info keep up the good work!!!!
Thank you!
Great video, good instructions.
Thank you! It really is that easy.
I will definitely do this my cornflowers are taking over my garden...what do I do when they are in full bloom but they are flapping everywhere on top of my other perennials...thank you
I think trimming them is about all you could do right now. They should continue to bloom, but will be a bit shorter.
You can always give some to me. My address is.... 😜
Mine does the same thing I ended up supporting it. I staked some bamboo sticks around the plant and tie a string around the stakes. Works pretty well.
@@ginboy22 that’s what I did last year...this year they stopped growing all together just one bush is there
Great info, thank you for sharing.
Thank you Charles!
I had harvested and dried my cone flowers and petals , last season , can I still use those for a tincture? or is dried material better in a tea? and also my new plant growth this early spring , is about 4 to 5 inches high already ( few leaves only )but it is still cool and moist in NC , Can I split the plant still or is it too late? ( it is early April here ).
Hi Andrea - I'm afraid I cannot answer your question. I still have never researched tinctures so have no experience there.
I need to dig up my purple coneflower mid summer, going to put in pot, due to construction in that area. Any tips? Thanks
Hi Laura - the biggest tip I can give you is to prune it back, but keep leaves, and then keep it in shade. Don't let the sun hit it more than an hour a day (and only in early morning or evening). Keep as much dirt attached to the root as possible.
I just got two tubs of purple coneflower and need to divide and plant. This is not a good time l know but they were being thrown away! Should l cut back before l replant?
Hi Diane - yes, I would try to cut them back before replanting.
I haven't tried dividing a plant near blooming. But I have successfully transplanted Echinacea during blooming. It took lots and lots of watering to keep them alive.
Mine is yellow but same type of flower . I'm not sure if it is a high bred ,with a tap root how can I be sure .
Hi - If you dig around the plant as I showed, then if you try to lift the plant....if it stays fixed in place and doesn't budge, it probably has a tap-root.
New sub here from the UK. Very informative video. I have a young (2nd summer) but flourishing rudbeckia goldsturm. Could I divide it this autumn using the same method? Or should I wait another year? Thanks in advance!
Hi Leela - you should be able to use the same method. They would probably be ok to divide, and would survive. But if it were me I would probably wait another year. That way your plant will still grow to a decent size and bloom well.
And thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you found the video helpful!
@@growitbuildit Thank you for the prompt reply! Yes, I do think you're right in advising to wait another year. I just adore this plant and eager to spread the joy to other parts of my garden - but will leave it alone this year and instead try and grow some from seed (your echinacea seed-collecting video is another really excellent video!). Appreciate your guidance. Look forward to more of your channel content. Thank again!
Excellent! Stay tuned....tomorrow I'll put out a video on saving Black Eyed Susan seeds. It has a different process with an extra step to minimize the chaff. It's really slick and works great. Very clean seed.
I used Rudbeckia Hirta in filming. But the process will work on just about any Rudbeckia genus, including Rudbeckia Fulgida.
How can you tell if you have a tap or clumping root variety?
You've got to ID the plant to be sure. But if you start digging, then a taproot plant won't 'rock' at all. A taproot will not move much and there will be a lot of resistance
Thank you. Have you done a video on how to tell which echinacea is which? Meaning, spindly roots vs. a tap root? Thanks.
I have not done one. But a taproot will have a 'carrot' shape and go down. The fibrous roots of common Echincaea purpurea will just be a clump or mass with lots of small roots coming off of it.
Do bees live in that piece of wood?
Yes they do. See here - ruclips.net/video/AntRrsQA4Bw/видео.html
What’s that yellow one?
Hi Sherry - that is False Sunflower, Heliopsis helianthoides - ruclips.net/video/Dqk5-HiDGb4/видео.html
Hunting Knife? Theriocide isn't compassionate.