You may also like
Check out our other varieties
Recently viewed
Free shipping on orders U.S. $25+
Stock up on fall crops!
Long lived perennial, known as Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), that produces large beautiful flowers for an extended growing season. Plants grow to 24 to 30 inches tall and are drought tolerant. Coneflower plants look great in a mass planting, and also do well in pollinator gardens.
Echinacea is also a popular medicinal herb that is commonly used in tea or tincture.
Standard seed packet contains 750 mg (about 300 seeds). Jumbo packet contains 20 g (about 5,500 seeds). Start echinacea seeds indoors for early blooms - Large, premium seed packets give instructions on how to grow and when to plant outdoors
Start indoors and transplant out after danger of frost is passed. Can tolerate variable soil. Rich soil supplemented with organic matter and fertilizer will result in larger blooms. Collect flowers immediately after they appear to use for tea or tincture. Pinch back spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Days to germination: 10 to 20
Planting depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 18-24"
Soil Temperature: 65 to 70
Light Requirements: Full Sun