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Purple coneflowers have always been a star in plains plantings. It is tough, great for cutting, and one of the most beautiful native wildflowers. Under its botanical genus name, Echinacea, it has gained worldwide popularity as the Number 1 herbal medicine.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Echinacea purpurea |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Just Cover; barely cover with soil |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | By dividing the rootball, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
