Diagnosing Wilting Coneflowers: Water, Grubs, or Something Else?

Common Causes

• Drought/heat: Water deeply once a week if no rain.
• Root-feeding grubs: Check taproot for white C-shaped larvae.
• Poor drainage: Soggy soil rots taproot.
• Transplant shock: Recent moves cause temporary wilting.

Information Needed for Specific Advice

• Your location and recent weather.
• Plant age and planting history.
• Soil type and watering routine.

Immediate Steps

• Water at base, not overhead.
• Mulch to conserve moisture.
• Inspect root zone for pests.

Coneflowers (Echinacea) are tough—usually recover with corrected care.