1 silver tin of 100 non-GMO Echinacea Purpurea ‘Purple Coneflower’ Seeds (care guide included)
Echinacea purpurea
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
To germinate: Plant these seeds a quarter inch deep with 2-3 seeds 24” apart in a bright spot with regular well-draining potting mix and don’t overwater. They should germinate for you within 7-21 days and grow into mature plants within 70-84 days and grow to 2-3’ tall if grown in full sun.
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-21 days |
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depth |
1/4” |
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spacing |
2-3 seeds every 24" or per planter |
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recommended planter |
6-12“ planter or box, or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
70-84 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
>60F |
About the Plants:
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description |
Upright bushy growth with tall upright flower stems and large pink coneflower blooms |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
36"-48" tall shrub, 18"-24" wide with 4"-5" blooms |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
leaf spot, caterpillars, beetles |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: Echinacea is a hardy plant, not requiring too much water or fertilization. Harvest the flowers and leaves, dry them out and put them in herbal teas which is great for the immune system and can help treat certain infections.
These seeds are for the 2021 growing season.