Product Overview
These Purple Coneflower seeds (Echinacea purpurea) come in a 500mg packet containing approximately 100 seeds. This native perennial wildflower is known for its vibrant purple petals and distinctive cone-shaped center. Ideal for naturalized gardens, meadows, and pollinator-friendly flower beds, it attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Key Features
- Vibrant purple blooms with a cone-shaped center
- Native perennial suitable for naturalized gardens and meadows
- Attracts a variety of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Easy to grow in full sun with well-drained soils
- Seeds require cold stratification to improve germination
- Suitable for USDA zones 3 through 9
Growing Information
Plant the seeds in fall or early spring, ensuring they undergo cold stratification to enhance germination rates. Purple Coneflower thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soil. Moderate watering is recommended to maintain healthy growth. The plant has an upright perennial growth habit and typically takes about two years to reach full bloom.