100 Seeds Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Native Perennial Wildflower Pollinator Garden

Purple Coneflower is a native perennial wildflower known for its large, daisy-like blooms with drooping purple-pink petals surrounding a raised, cone-shaped orange-brown center. Blooming through summer and into early fall, it adds long-lasting color and structure to borders, meadow plantings, and cottage-style gardens, and its nectar-rich flowers are a favorite of bees and butterflies.
This versatile wildflower works well in native plant gardens, pollinator plantings, prairie restorations, and mixed perennial borders. The sturdy stems and seed heads provide continued visual interest into fall and winter, and the flowers are long-lasting when cut for arrangements. It is easy to grow from seed and, once established, returns reliably each season.
Species: Echinacea purpurea
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to medium fertility
Zones: 3 to 8
Germination: 10 to 20 days at 65 to 70F; cold stratification for 2 to 4 weeks improves results
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; needs light to germinate
Spacing: 18 to 24 inches
Notes: Deadhead to prolong bloom or leave seed heads standing for winter interest