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Common purple coneflower.
Easy-to-grow echinacea. Vigorous plants with large, purple-petaled flowers. Fibrous roots are easy to harvest (other species have taproots). Attracts and is a food source for bees. Also known as purple coneflower and eastern purple coneflower. Normally grown for 3–4 years for harvest of sizeable roots. Perennial in Zones 3–10.
Specs:
- Plant Height: 24–36″
- Packet: 200 seeds
- Avg. 7,700 seeds/oz
| Size | Packet, 1/2 Ounce, 1 Ounce, 1/4 Pound, 1 Pound, 5 Pounds, 25 Pounds |
|---|---|
| DAYS TO GERMINATION | 10-15 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C). |
| SOWING | Transplant (recommended): Sow 8-10 weeks before planting outside. Transplant into cell packs or larger containers after the first true leaves appear, 30-40 days after sowing the seed. Harden off and transplant outside in late spring or early summer. |
| Direct seed | Sow in spring when soil is warm, 65°F (18°C). Sow in groups of 3-4 seeds, 1/8" deep. Thin to one plant. Sow in the fall to allow the oscillating temperatures and natural rain to stimulate germination. |
| LIGHT PREFERENCE | Sun. Will tolerate partial shade. |
| SOIL REQUIREMENTS | Average, well-drained soil. |
| PLANT SPACING | 18-24". Division is necessary only when the plants appear crowded. |
| HARDINESS ZONES | Zones 3-10. |
| HARVEST | Fresh: For harvesting the flower, harvest when the petals are expanding. For harvesting the cone, harvest when the cone is raised and has turned golden. |
| Dried | Harvest when the cone is raised and has turned golden. Petals strip most easily at this point. After removing petals, hang to dry. |
| USES | Cut flower. Seed heads can be used fresh or dried. For beds, borders, mass, or wildflower plantings. |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Echinacea spp. |
| ALTERNATE NAMES | Coneflower, purple coneflower, eastern purple coneflower |
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