Echincea

Type: Open-pollinated
Packet size: minimum 20 seeds

Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower). Echinacea purpurea. Hardy native perennial producing large, daisy-like purple blooms with raised centers. Excellent for pollinators and cut flowers. Drought-tolerant once established and returns year after year.

🌱Growing Information
How to Grow Purple Coneflower from Seed

Planting Depth: ⅛–¼ inch
Seed Spacing: 12–18 inches
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Germination Time: 10–20 days
Days to Bloom: 90–120 days (may bloom the second year)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Purple coneflower grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds can be sown directly outdoors after the last frost or started indoors 6–8 weeks early. Lightly cover seeds and keep soil consistently moist during germination. Echinacea may take longer to establish and often blooms more heavily in its second year. Once established, plants are drought-tolerant and low maintenance. Leave seed heads in fall to attract birds or deadhead for a tidier appearance.