Echinacea Seeds – Purpurea

Echinacea Purpurea, commonly known in the US as Coneflower Seeds, is a hardy perennial that is cherished for its vibrant purple blooms and long-lasting garden appeal. These seeds are easy to cultivate, producing strong, upright plants that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Known for their resilience, they thrive in a variety of soil conditions and add striking color to perennial beds, borders, and wildflower gardens.

Bring a touch of elegance and durability to your landscape with Echinacea Purpurea, a timeless garden favorite that flourishes year after year.

Features:

• Hardy perennial with long-lasting purple blooms

• Attracts pollinators including butterflies and bees

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Perfect for perennial gardens, wildflower plantings, and borders

• Grows vigorously in a wide range of soil types

Specifications:

• Common Name (US): Coneflower Seeds

• Botanical Name: Echinacea Purpurea

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Season: Summer to Fall (June – September)

• Zones: USDA Zones 3 – 9

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained soil, adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils

• Sowing Season:

  • Spring: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after frost risk has passed (March – May depending on zone)

  • Fall: Direct sow outdoors for natural spring germination (September – November)

• Plant Height: 24 – 36 inches

• Spacing: 12 – 18 inches apart

• Germination Time: 10 – 20 days at 65–70°F