Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea) Echinacea purpurea
- Perennial; Grows up to 40 Inches
- Also known as Echinacea, a popular medicinal herb
- Prefers full sun exposure
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Coneflower Seeds - Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)
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.
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Fast Facts
Name: Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea) Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring, Fall Plant Type: North American Native, Herbaceous Perennial, Daisy-Like Slightly Drooping Flowers, Strong Upright Stems, Lance Leaf Shape Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Extended Bloom Time, Container Garden, Edible Color: Pink, Purple Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days Plant Height: 36-48 inches Plant Spacing: 10-12 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: Yes Seeds per Packet: 500 mg Seeds per Pound: 81, 700 Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Video
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
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Product Reviews
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wait and see!
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!
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Very beautiful
I purchased a pound of seeds and tossed them on part of a hillside. The first year was just the green leaves. The second year I had several flowers and the third year was a breath-taking view of purple. I plan to purchase more seeds late winter and toss them on the upper side of the hill.
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Beautiful Bright Blooms
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.
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