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Moving Echinacea in August

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From: Megan Turnbull City: Glen Ellyn, IL
I have Echinacea that I need to move now (August) to another location in my yard. Is it safe? How can I ensure that the plants survive.
	Extension Message From: James Schuster Horticulturist and Plant Pathologist (Retired) schuster@illinois.edu
You are moving them at the wrong time so expect many to die. To try and save as many as possible - cut off flowers, move with as much UNDISTRUB soil around roots as possible, water well - keep moist but not wet till they reroot.
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