100 Seeds Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Perennial Flower Seeds

Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is a hardy perennial prized for its daisy-like blooms with raised coppery-orange centers and drooping purple-pink petals. Long-blooming and adaptable, it adds height, color, and structure to borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens.

Its sturdy stems and long-lasting flowers work well in cut arrangements and dried displays, while the seed heads add winter interest to the garden. Plants are drought tolerant once established and grow best in full sun with well-drained soil, returning each season with minimal care.
Species: Echinacea purpurea
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to dry
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 10-20 days at 65-75F; cold stratification for 30 days improves results
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press seeds in; light aids germination
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Deadhead to extend bloom; leave seed heads for winter interest