Echinacea purpurea Seeds (Purple Coneflower)
Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as “purple coneflower,” is a beloved North American native perennial. It boasts striking daisy-like flowers with vibrant purple petals and a raised, spiky orange-brown central cone. This hardy plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-9 and is adaptable to various soils. Mature plants typically reach 2-4 feet in height, forming bushy clumps that attract pollinators. Echinacea purpurea seeds are widely available for propagation, making it a popular choice for gardens and natural remedies, as it’s known for its immune-boosting properties and beautiful, long-lasting blooms.
Growing Echinacea purpurea 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 Purple Coneflower Flower Seeds
To germinate Echinacea purpurea seeds, cold stratify them in the fridge for 6 weeks. Then, sow the seeds on moist, well-drained soil, lightly covering them. Maintain soil moisture and provide indirect sunlight until germination, which typically occurs in 10-21 days.
We source all of our Echinacea purpurea 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 Purple Coneflower seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Purple Coneflower seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Echinacea purpurea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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