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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: United States
Hardiness: First year flowering Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24"–34" tall, 10"–25" wide
Variety Info: 2 1/2"–4" blooms that open in bright red and soften as they mature
Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in fall for spring germination. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–70°F. Cool soil temperatures may delay germination.
When to Start Inside: 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date (may bloom first year if started indoors).
Sprouts in: 10 – 20 Days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1/4"
Space Seeds: A group of 2 seeds every 18"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
Growing Info
Special Care: Water plants during dry spells in the winter (even in cold climates). Also mulch soil surface over plants to provide winter protection. (Even though this is particularly good advice for echinacea, most perennials benefit from this procedure).
