Perenials in container

[redvan22]

Quick question:
Can I leave a perennial I bought in a pot, in that pot for the winter?
Should I move in into my garage or leave it where it is on my stoop?
Cut it back, leave it alone...?

I believe it's Echinacea or from that family.

Red.

[Susan W]

In general, the larger the pot, the more variations in temps and moisture the plant can handle. If your plant is in a standard 1 - 2 gal nursery pot, is a toss-up, and may do better in a garage when temps go below 20.

[ElizabethB]

Hi Redvan

Warm welcome to the forum.

If you had your Echinacea planted in the ground I would not worry about it.

You need a very large container. 18" +. Yes bring it n to your garage. Severely limit your water. 1" per month or less. After the last frost move your plant to full sun. Gradually.

You should collect seeds and cuttings just in case the parent plant croaks.

Good luck

[redvan22]

Thanks everyone. I would have responded sooner but I didn't receive notifications that I had responses.

The label actually says "Coneflower" with Echinacea below it.

It's a small pot, 10" so I guess I should take it in to protect it.

Red.