50 Seeds Lakota Coneflower Echinacea Purpurea Perennial Red Orange Blooms Drought Tolerant Pollinator Friendly

Grow a striking display of warm red-orange blooms with these Lakota coneflower seeds. This perennial Echinacea purpurea selection offers a compact, bushy habit and large, daisy-like flowers with gracefully drooping petals. Each bloom is a magnet for bees and butterflies, while the sturdy stems make excellent cut flowers for bouquets.

These coneflowers are ideal for borders, wildflower meadows, and container gardens. They are drought tolerant once established and thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowering, and allow some seed heads to remain in autumn for winter interest and birds. Easy to grow from seed, these plants will reward you with dependable color year after year.
Species: Echinacea purpurea
Variety: Lakota
Type: Perennial
Plant Habit: Upright
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 10-20 days at 65-75°F
Sowing: Surface sow or lightly cover with soil; needs light to germinate
Spacing: 18 inches apart
Notes: Attracts pollinators; drought tolerant once established. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.