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Purple Coneflower Echinacea Seeds

Purple Coneflower Echinacea Seeds

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~0.5 g (~100 seeds)
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This treasured, heirloom wildflower, native to the eastern U.S., is a long-lived perennial that blooms for a month or more beginning in midsummer. The pinkish-purple petals of the stunning, daisy-like flowers surround a large, dark brown cone. Petals begin to droop as the cone enlarges and fills with seeds, which attract birds in the fall and winter. Echinacea grows well in a variety of conditions, and is excellent for borders and water-wise gardens. Perfect for fresh cut flowers.

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Eastern and central U.S.

Hardiness: Hardy perennial in USDA zones 3–8; grown as an annual in warmer zones.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 3'–4' tall

Variety Info: 2"–3" long, drooping lavender petals surrounding a purple/maroon/brown conical center on tall stems above foliage.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or as late as 2 months before first fall frost.

When to Start Inside: 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date (might bloom first year if started indoors).

Days to Emerge: 10– 20 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 17 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 15 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
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  • Cecily G.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 23, 2024
    5 Stars

    Cold stratified seeds from February-March, seeded in trays in April 2023 and planted out in garden in June. The plants just grew their basal leaves the first year, and started really taking off summer of 2024. It’s now the end of August and they are HUGE and really taking off! The pollinators absolutely adore them and they really are low maintenance handling severe heat, draught, and high desert conditions beautifully. Thanks BI for the great seed!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Monica F.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 25, 2024
    5 Stars

    These echinacea plants flowered abundantly in their first season and have only gotten more beautiful & and abundant with each year! Highly recommend.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Anita G.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 24, 2023
    5 Stars

    Seedlings grew very well in a pot in July. I lost a few seedlings early in the growth cycle due to insects and squirrels, but the remaining are hardy. I will be transplanting these soon!

  • Sue T.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 19, 2025
    5 Stars

    Only company I have bought cone flower seeds from where I had no germination issues. Would definitely purchase again

  • Mark B.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 2, 2024
    5 Stars

    Beautiful presentation of the seeds. I was very impressed.