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Echinacea Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea Purple Coneflower is a hardy, perennial wildflower admired for its large, vibrant purple-pink petals and distinctive spiky, orange-brown center. Blooming from mid-summer to fall, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Highly attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies, it also adds a splash of color to garden beds and borders. Known for its medicinal properties, Echinacea is easy to grow and drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.

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Plant Data
Growing Instructions
Plant Data
Zones:  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Growth Cycle:  Perennial, Self Seeding Perennial
Light:  Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs:  Low, Low to Moderate, Moderate
Color: 
Soil:  Tolerant of most soils, Well Drained, Chalky, Peaty, Sandy, Loam
Growth Rate:  Moderate
Maturity - (Vegetables Only): 
Edible:  Yes, with caution.
Height:  Up to 3 Feet
Evergreen:  No
Special Features:  Attracts Pollinators, Flowering, Medicinal, Drought Tolerant, Ornamental, Dried Flowers,Cut Flowers,Cold Hardy,Deer Resistant
Warnings:  Uknown - Let us Know
Growing Instructions
How to Germinate Echinacea Purple Coneflower

How to Germinate Echinacea Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

  • Sow Echinacea seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date or directly outdoors in early spring or fall.
  • If starting indoors, stratify seeds by placing them in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks before planting to improve germination rates.
  • Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil or seed-starting mix.
  • Maintain a soil temperature of 65-70°F (18-21°C) during the germination period, which usually takes 10-20 days.
  • Water gently to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Once seedlings are 2-3 inches tall, transplant them outdoors, spacing them 12-18 inches apart.

Additional Tips

  • Echinacea thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
  • Water regularly until established, then reduce watering, as mature plants are drought-tolerant.
  • Apply mulch around the plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the roots.
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
  • Leave some flowers to go to seed if you want to attract birds and encourage natural reseeding for the next season.
Echinacea Purple Coneflower

Echinacea Purple Coneflower

$3.65