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Q.Something Is Eating My Coneflower

Zone Zone 7 | kooky.kappas-0m added on May 21, 2023 | Answered

I cannot see any bugs, but something eat off the stem in 10 minutes. Now all the new growth stems have been eaten.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on May 22, 2023

It could be a number of things that have done this, unfortunately. I could recommend, either, Neem oil or Azadirachtin. This comes from Neem oil. They will keep insects from your garden, naturally.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/azadirachtin-vs-neem-oil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

This collection of articles will help you with the care of your Echinacea:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coneflower

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