Dhara Seeds
Echinacea Echinacea Purpurea Blue Flower Seeds for Planting – Pollinator-Friendly Blooms for Backyard Gardens and Flower Beds
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Growing Instructions
Echinacea Purpurea Blue Seeds produce stunning, daisy-like coneflowers known for their vibrant blue petals and long-lasting summer blooms. Perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, perennial borders, and wildflower meadows, these hardy perennials attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while adding strong visual appeal to outdoor landscapes.
This variety of Echinacea is prized for its drought tolerance, low maintenance, and extended bloom period, making it a reliable favorite for both beginner and expert gardeners.
Features
- Produces large blue-petaled blooms with golden cone centers
- Long-lasting perennial ideal for flower beds and backyard gardens
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Thrives in sunny conditions with minimal maintenance
- Excellent cut flower for bouquets and arrangements
- Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
- Common Name: Coneflower
- Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Flower Color: Blue
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant after establishment
- Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
- Plant Height: 24–36 inches
- Plant Spread: 18–24 inches
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
- Germination Time: 14–21 days
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Temperature Range: 65–75°F for germination
- Fertilizer Needs: Apply balanced fertilizer once during growing season
- Maintenance: Deadhead faded blooms to encourage new flowers; divide clumps every 3–4 years
Planting Guide
- Sow Echinacea purpurea Blue Coneflower seeds 1/8 inch deep in well-draining soil.
- Place in a sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Water regularly until seedlings are established, then reduce frequency.
- Fertilize lightly once during the growing season.
- Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain plant shape.
- Divide mature clumps every few years to promote vigorous growth and continuous blooms.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.