Echinacea Purpurea Coneflower Seeds – Medicinal & Pollinator-Friendly Blooms

Enhance your garden with Echinacea Purpurea Coneflower Seeds, a versatile perennial known for its medicinal properties and pollinator-friendly blooms. This heirloom variety produces vibrant purple flowers with prominent central cones, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and container planting, Echinacea is both ornamental and functional, providing long-lasting blooms throughout the growing season.

Features:

1. Produces vibrant purple blooms with prominent central cones
2. Heirloom and non-GMO seeds for reliable growth
3. Pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and butterflies
4. Ideal for medicinal herb gardens, borders, and containers
5. Low-maintenance perennial with long-lasting flowers

Specifications:

1. Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
2. Type: Perennial flower
3. Germination Time: 14–21 days
4. Planting Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm)
5. Light Requirement: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
6. Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
7. Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
8. Temperature: Optimal growth at 15–25°C (59–77°F)
9. Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
10. Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
11. Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
12. Best Planting Season: Spring after last frost
13. Maintenance: Thin seedlings for proper spacing; deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous bloom; minimal care required

Planting Guide:

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in well-prepared soil.
• Cover lightly with soil and keep evenly moist until germination.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed, spacing 12–18 inches apart.
• Water moderately and allow soil to dry slightly between watering.
• Harvest flowers for ornamental use or allow to self-seed for natural propagation.