Commonly known as purple coneflower, is a herbaceous perennial plant with four species and six varieties all indigenous to North America, of which three, E. pallida var pallida, E. pallida var angustifolia, and E. purpurea, are grown commercially. Used in perennial borders for over 200 years, the species E. purpurea in particular is widely known, and it grows readily from Purple Coneflower seeds. Today, a move back to more natural tonics and medicines and our eclectic approach to health are contributing to a resurfacing of traditional uses of medical herbs such as echinacea. Some European countries, in particular Germany, are very familiar with the purple coneflower herb and have added many Echinacea herb products in the marketplace.

SOWING:
Season: Perennial
Height: 90 - 100 cm (36 - 40 inches)
Bloom Season: Mid to late summer
Bloom Color: Pink
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7
Deer Resistant: Yes
House Plant: No
temperature: 21 - 23C (70 - 75F)
Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 3 mm (1/8 inch)
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18 inches)

Surface sow the seed and press lightly into the soil. Prick out each seedling as it becomes large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays to grow on. Plant out in spring into well drained soil. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out. Germinate within 20-30 days in 18 - 22 ̊C.

SHIPPING
Estimate delivery time is 5 to 8 weeks

PACKAGE
1 Lot Seeds (approx. 200 seeds)