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4/21/00. Just purchased Echinecea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) 'Magnus' in a one gallon container.
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4/24/00. Planted in the quarter-round bed to mark time until this fall when I redo this bed. Maybe I can divide this plant at that time. That would be nice.
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5/7/00. Growing nicely and filling out.
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5/16/00. Both old stems have blossom buds.
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5/21/00. A few yellow leaves at the base of the plant. Hopefully, this is normal; will keep an eye on it.
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5/25/00. Blossom buds are growing nicely.
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5/28/00. Blossom buds are beginning to open up, revealing the center, which I assume will develop into the "cone" in coneflower.
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5/28/00. I've noticed these insects, on the new stalk only, a couple of times in the last week. Appear to be an aphid-type critter. Doesn't appear to be any damage as yet. Will watch closely.
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5/31/00. This entire plant is growing well.
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6/4/00. Bloom is opening up.
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6/8/00. Beginning to be able to see petals.
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6/15/00. A-w-w-w-w-w-w. Pretty!!
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6/16/00. What a difference a day makes.
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6/30/00. First blooms are beginning to look a little ragged, but the cones are very prominant.
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7/7/00. Lots of blooms now.
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7/8/00. New 'Magnus' to add to renovated beds in a few weeks.
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