Coneflower - Purple - Echinacea purpurea

Perennial Open Pollinated. Also called Echinacea. Lovely wildflower native to North America with lavender petals surrounding a reddish-orange cone center. Parts of this flower have purported medicinal benefits. 1/4 lb covers approximately 1000 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 20 apart when plants reach 1" tall.

Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms mid summer to fall
Attracts: Attracts bees and beneficial insects; seed heads are favored by finches
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types
Native: N. American Plains
USDA Zone: 2-10
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Days to Germinate: 15-30 Days
Height At Maturity: 2'-4'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Seeding Rate: Use 1/4 lb per 1/000 Square Feet
Facts of Note: Moderate water, sun to part shade, 2-4 flowers, good for cut flowers, medicinal, finches love seed heads!
Approx. Seeds Per Pack:38,555

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Good Cut Flower
Good Fall Color
Good for Naturalizing
Native
Open-Pollinated
Somewhat Drought Tolerant
Useful in Dye Making
Wildflower

Characteristics

Organic Status : 2 - 10

Bloom Season : Fall

Bloom Season : Summer

Flower Color : Purple

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Perennial

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects

Plant Usage : Attracts Birds

Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Loosen the top two inches of soil. Mix seed with 10 parts vermiculite. Broadcast this mix over the area to be planted. Compress soil and lightly cover with compost or straw.

Guarantee

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Coneflower, Purple (1/4 lb)