Since there have been lots of reports of Echinaceas not overwintering, I would love to hear next season how these plants did this winter. TIA

I will certainly report (hoping somebody doesn't have to jog my memory). FYI, I have planted four types, Echinacea species, 'Bravado,' 'Magnus,' and 'Prairie Splendor,' all in the same area under near exact conditions. It will be interesting to compare how they all do and I'll report on all of them.

While these details are fresh on my mind this year, for my own easy reference next year: Grown as seedlings this year, all went into the garden between July 8-10, which is late. Seedlings were small, some having only one set of true leaves, some having a couple more, but all were small, due to summer arriving late and being restricted by the WS jugs. Watered generously and deeply under summer drought conditions for the first month, waterings spaced farther apart as first month progressed. Summer dry conditions abated roughly the end of August. Since then we've gotten some nice, long, soaking rains. Plants never showed signs of thirst. First buds on Prairie Splendor became noticeable probably last week, quite a while after germination, but eight weeks after getting in the ground and maturing.

NHBabs, I've been growing 'Prairie Splendor' for several years now with very good wintering success. I did though lose a few to this springs very snowy and wet April when the ground had been very saturated, a couple of other perennials had also succumb. I would otherwise consider 'PS' to be hardy and reliable under my conditions.

Prairie Splendor came back this year strong and robust.

Thanks, Twros and Marie.