• A vibrant purple coneflower with delicate petals, set against a blurred green background.
  • A close-up shot of blooming purple coneflowers with prominent dark cones and rays in various stages.
  • A close-up shot of a purple coneflower in full bloom, showcasing its vibrant petals.
  • A vivid purple coneflower in full bloom, showcasing its distinct cone against a green background.
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Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea)

This native perennial is a treasured herbal remedy

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Echinacea purpurea

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Purple Coneflower or Echinacea purpurea is one of the most popular perennials in the garden. In addition to being beautiful the flowers can also be used to make an extremely popular herbal tea, purported to help strengthen the immune system. With stems that can reach as high as 5 feet tall and beautiful, long-lasting purple flowers that are visible from afar, it is easy to see why every gardener should want them in their garden or meadow.

  • • Native North American herbaceous perennial, also well-known as Echinacea
  • • Deer resistant Spring bloomer, popular as a medicinal herb
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 145 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 8,227 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 32,908 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 131,632 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 658,160 Up to 1.25 Acres

Planting Guide

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    Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea) FAQs

    What is Purple Coneflower also known as?

    Purple Coneflower is also known as Hedgehog Coneflower.

    Is Purple Coneflower resistant to animals or disease?

    Purple Coneflower is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 8 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea)

    Lots of healthy purple coneflowers blooming this year! I did notice greenery first year on new seedlings and now this summer they are blooming profusely! Some in full sun in my backyard and some in front yard with partial shade/morning sun only. Goldfinches have been frequent visitors:)

    Sara 5/5

    Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea)

    These coneflowers germinated easily and I was able to share a few starts with friends. Looking forward to seeing these again next season!

    Michele 5/5

    Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea)

    I have several very healthy plants going. Time will tell on the bloom color, but I expect these will do well as they are holding up to Oklahoma's extreme weather nicely w/o any issues.

    Annieem 5/5 Verified

    Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea)

    It takes 2 years to get blossoms from this plant started from seed. To those of you who reviewed it and said they only got grasses the first year....congratulations you have them started!

    Janine R. 5/5 Verified

    Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea)

    This is a beautiful plant. I have had a bit of difficulty growing it from seed by direct sowing. I only got one plant out of six seeds sown last year. It could be my error or poor soil. I am very pleased with the plant I did get. It is pushing five feet tall with a few beautiful bright purple/pink blooms and many more to come. I saw my first butterfly on it. Hope to get more plants to grow.

    Joy 5/5 Verified

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