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Yes about the coneflowers spreading. I read something just recently that said that is one reason to dead head them...to keep the plant from spreading. Well, I don't mind if they spread...

I live in the south in a warm climate. I try not to transplant early by when that has happened and my plants flowered when they're small I have removed the flower which allows for leafy growth and a stronger stem. I wouldn't consider 16 inches that small though.

Fish fertilizer is better for Nitrogen (green growth) and bone meal is better for Phosphorus (root growth).