Echinacea

E. purpurea
8.5M seeds/oz.
Germination: DO NOT cover seed; 70-75°F; 10-12 days
Sizes: Packs, Premium Packs; 4-10” pots
Approx. finish: 10-22 weeks

Echinacea (or Coneflower) is one of those grand perennials that is considered a perennial garden staple. Plant heights can range from dwarf to tall, depending on variety, and produce daisy-like cone-shaped flowers. The most common flower color is purple, but other colors have recently come onto the market. This North American native thrives in hot and sunny conditions and withstands drought conditions more so than most other perennials. A long season bloomer (mid-summer to early fall), the taller varieties make excellent cut and dried flowers, and the flower cones that ultimately produces seeds are a magnet for both butterflies and birds.