Echinacea angustifolia Seeds (Glade Coneflower)
Echinacea angustifolia, commonly known as “narrow-leaved purple coneflower,” is a resilient North American native perennial. It features striking pink to purple petals radiating from a spiky, cone-shaped center. This drought-tolerant herb thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-8 and prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Mature plants typically stand 1-2 feet tall, forming compact clumps. Echinacea angustifolia seeds are readily available for propagation, making it a sought-after choice for gardens and herbal medicine, celebrated for its potential immune-boosting properties and the enduring allure of its blossoms.
Growing Echinacea angustifolia from Seed
- Growth cycle: Perennial
- Watering: Light
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry, Arid
- Where to grow: Outdoors
- Flower color: Purple
Germinating Glade Coneflower Flower Seeds
To germinate Echinacea angustifolia seeds, cold stratify them in the refrigerator for 6 weeks. Then, sow the seeds on well-draining soil, lightly covering them. Maintain soil moisture and provide indirect sunlight until germination, typically occurring in 10-21 days.
We source all of our Echinacea angustifolia seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Glade Coneflower seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Glade Coneflower seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Echinacea angustifolia seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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