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Purple coneflower seed packet

$2.50

Purple coneflower, also known as Echinacea, is a hardy, herbaceous perennial and one of the most recognizable native wildflowers in North America. Its bold, purple blooms add long-lasting color and structure to gardens from summer into fall.

This easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerates drought once established and returns reliably year after year. Purple coneflower has a long history of herbal use and is especially valuable for pollinator habitat, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Seeds should be cold stratified before planting and are best direct sown outdoors. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep, spacing plants 10 to 12 inches apart. Plant in spring or fall. Purple coneflower thrives in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in zones 3 through 9, including West Michigan.

One packet covers up to 80sqft and works well in flower gardens, containers and with mixed perennial plantings.

Purple coneflower, also known as Echinacea, is a hardy, herbaceous perennial and one of the most recognizable native wildflowers in North America. Its bold, purple blooms add long-lasting color and structure to gardens from summer into fall.

This easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerates drought once established and returns reliably year after year. Purple coneflower has a long history of herbal use and is especially valuable for pollinator habitat, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Seeds should be cold stratified before planting and are best direct sown outdoors. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep, spacing plants 10 to 12 inches apart. Plant in spring or fall. Purple coneflower thrives in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in zones 3 through 9, including West Michigan.

One packet covers up to 80sqft and works well in flower gardens, containers and with mixed perennial plantings.

Only available in West Michigan (Kent, Ottawa, Allegan & Muskegon Counties). No shipping.

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Seed Type Heirloom

Life Cycle Perennial

Planting Season Fall, Spring

Color Purple

Growth Habit Clumping, upright

Bloom Season Spring through summer; typically blooms second year

Use Container garden, flower garden

Growing Conditions Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, poor soil

Plant Resistance Deer

Plant Characteristics Attracts bees, butterflies, edible, extended bloom

Seed Prep Stratification

Sowing Method Direct sow

Light Requirement Full sun, partial shade

Planting Depth 1/4 inch

Plant Height 36 to 48 inches

Plant Spacing 10 to 12 inches

Coverage About 80sqft

Water Needs Average

Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9