4000 Purple Coneflower Seeds - Echinacea Purpurea Perennial Pollinator Flower

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a beloved perennial known for its striking purple-pink petals surrounding a prominent, cone-shaped center. This native North American wildflower attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies and is a favorite in meadow gardens, perennial borders, and cut flower arrangements. With its tolerance for drought and poor soil, it's an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

These seeds offer a cost-effective way to establish a vibrant pollinator-friendly garden. Purple Coneflower blooms from summer to fall, providing long-lasting color and ecological benefits.

Plant Features

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Showy purple-pink flowers with prominent cones
• Excellent for cut flowers and dried arrangements
• Deer-resistant and low-maintenance

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to poor soil
• Water Requirements: Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 2-4 feet
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow 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 until germination, which typically occurs in 10-20 days at 65-70°F. Thin seedlings to 18-24 inches apart. For direct sowing, scatter seeds on prepared soil and press gently.

Once established, Purple Coneflower requires minimal care. Water during prolonged dry spells, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms, or leave seed heads for birds. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

4000 Purple Coneflower seeds (Echinacea purpurea).