Echinacea Purpurea Flower Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Growth Habit
Upright, Clumping
Flavor Profile
Earthy, Mildly Bitter
Plant Characteristics
Purple Petals, Cone Center
Use
Medicinal, Ornamental
Growing Conditions
Well-drained, Sunny
Harvest Advantages
Long Blooming, Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant, Disease Tolerant
About Echinacea Purpurea
Echinacea purpurea
Seed Names
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Coneflower
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open Pollinated
Echinacea Purpurea is a beloved perennial flower prized for its vibrant purple petals and medicinal value. Native to North America, it is widely grown for immune-boosting herbal remedies and as a hardy, pollinator-friendly plant that thrives in various climates.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/8 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Indoor Sow
Plant Spacing
12–18 Inches
Days to Maturity
100–120 Days
Soil Preparation
Cold Stratify 2–4 Weeks
Hardiness Zones
3–9
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 35 Sq Ft
500
Up to 175 Sq Ft
1000
Up to 350 Sq Ft