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Echinacea

Purple Coneflower Seeds

Purple Coneflower Seeds

35 Seeds
Purple coneflower, also known as Echinacea purpurea, is a flowering plant prized for its vibrant purple petals and medicinal properties. It has a slightly bitter and earthy taste when used in herbal remedies or teas. Purple coneflower is renowned for its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, often used to alleviate cold symptoms and support overall wellness. In addition to its medicinal benefits, the plant's striking appearance also makes it a favorite in gardens and landscaping for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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  • Moderate Care
  • Small Space Friendly
  • Container Friendly

Growing Purple Coneflower Seeds

  • Germination Rate

    10 to 21 days

  • Sun

    Full Sun (6+ hours per day)

  • Plant Size

    12 to 24 inches

  • Water Needs

    Keep soil evenly moist

  • Seed Depth

    1/4 inch light cover

  • Container Size

    Extra Large Pot (24–36 inch)

  • Expect To Harvest

    Over 90 days

  • Zones

    3–9

  • Plant Spacing

    12–18 inches

  • Companion Plants

    Lavender, oregano and bee balm, thyme and peppers

  • Pest

    Aphids, whiteflies and Japanese beetles

  • Culinary Uses

    Purple Coneflower, or Echinacea purpurea, is a versatile herb with culinary and medicinal uses. Its vibrant flowers can be used to make teas, syrups, and tinctures, known for their immune-boosting properties. The leaves can also be added to salads, soups, and stews for flavor.

  • Growing Season

    Mid to Late Summer

  • Start Planting Indoors

    6 to 10 weeks before the last frost

  • Start Planting Outdoors

    2 to 4 weeks before the last frost, but starting inside is highly recommended or planting late fall

Growing Instructions

Starting your seeds

You can start Purple Coneflower seeds indoors using a heat mat to encourage germination. Once the seedlings sprout and grow a few sets of leaves, move them outdoors. Keep the soil moist and provide 4-6 hours of sunlight daily. When direct sowing Purple Coneflower seeds, plant them about 1/4 inch deep with a light cover of soil in well-drained soil. Space them 12–18 inches apart to give them plenty of room to grow and bloom beautifully.

Harvesting your seeds

When harvesting Purple Coneflower, wait until the flowers are fully open and the petals are vibrant and colorful. Use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears to cut the flowers from the stem, leaving a portion of the stem attached for handling. Harvest flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

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