200 Summer Mix Coneflower Seeds - Echinacea Purpurea Colorful Garden Flowers

Summer Mix Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a vibrant blend of purple coneflower varieties that brings a splash of color to any garden. This mix typically includes shades of purple, pink, white, and sometimes red or orange, creating a lively display from mid-summer to fall. Coneflowers are beloved for their daisy-like blooms with prominent, cone-shaped centers that attract butterflies and bees, making them a favorite for pollinator gardens and cut flower arrangements.

These hardy perennials are easy to grow from seed and are well-suited for borders, wildflower meadows, and cottage gardens. Their tolerance for heat and drought once established makes them a low-maintenance choice for many landscapes.

Plant Features

• Colorful mix of purple, pink, white, and other shades
• Attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees
• Long bloom season from summer into fall
• Excellent for cut flowers and dried arrangements
• Drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor to average soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow coneflower seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in fall or early spring. Lightly cover seeds with soil as they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days at 65-70°F. Transplant seedlings after danger of frost has passed, spacing them 18-24 inches apart. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or leave seed heads for winter interest and bird food.

What's Included

200 Summer Mix Coneflower seeds (Echinacea purpurea).