Purple Coneflower Perennial-70 Seeds, 500 mg-Echinacea

by Hirts: Seed; Perennial

Product Features

• Large, rosy purple flowers surround an orange-brown central cone
• Ideal for middle of the garden and for cutting.
• The long-lasting blooms are freely produced from July to September
• Needs full sun, prefers moist soil, but once established, is highly drought tolerant
• 70 Seeds

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• ASIN: B001T7M1NW
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,440 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Large, rosy purple flowers surround an orange-brown central cone. Ideal for middle of the garden and for cutting. The long-lasting blooms are freely produced from July to September. Needs full sun, prefers moist soil, but once established, is highly drought tolerant. Prefers the sun.

The whole plant, including the roots, is the source of the sought after herb, Echinacea!

Hardy in zones 3-10
Height: 36 inches
Proper name: Echinacea purpurea

70 Seeds, 500 mg

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy To Grow From Seed - Birds Love These, May 8, 2011

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This review is from: Purple Coneflower Perennial-70 Seeds, 500 mg-Echinacea

The Purple Coneflower is exceptionally easy to grow from seed. First till the upper 2 inches of soil up, rake even, and distribute the seed. One can rake in the seed gently, but don't rake it too deep. Now water every day until the green shoots emerge, and then water every other day. Watering is extremely important early on in the growing process. Dehydration can kill the young shoots. These should flower the first year if planted early enough. Once established, purple coneflower will be a delight to behold, and birds love them for their seeds. They will spread naturally, so they will need to be thinned occassionally.

kone