🌸🌿 Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) – 100 Medicinal & Ornamental Flower Seeds

Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower, is a hardy and popular perennial prized for its striking daisy-like purple petals surrounding a prominent orange-brown cone. Beyond its ornamental beauty, Echinacea is renowned for its medicinal properties—often used to support immune health.

This versatile plant is perfect for perennial borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens, offering long-lasting summer blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and birds.

Usage:
Ideal for garden borders, naturalized wildflower areas, pollinator-friendly gardens, and medicinal herb gardens. The flower heads can be harvested for herbal remedies or dried for ornamental use.

Sowing Time:

• Sow seeds outdoors in early spring or fall.

• Alternatively, start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms.

Germination:

• Germinates in 10–20 days at 18–22°C (65–72°F).

• Sow seeds 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4 inch) deep.

Soil Requirements:

• Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

• Tolerates poor soils but thrives in loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 6.0–7.0).

Light Requirements:

• Full sun to light partial shade for optimal flowering.

Watering:

• Moderate watering needs; drought tolerant once established.

• Avoid waterlogging.

Planting Tips:

• Space plants 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

• Can be divided every few years to maintain vigor.

Height & Spread:

• Grows 60–90 cm (24–36 inches) tall.

• Spreads 30–45 cm (12–18 inches).

Additional Info:
Echinacea purpurea is a low-maintenance, robust perennial that adds vibrant color and texture to any garden while supporting beneficial pollinators. It’s also widely cultivated for its health-promoting qualities, making it a dual-purpose favorite for gardeners interested in both beauty and wellness.

Packet contains 0.5 grams or around 100 seeds

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