Pink Baby Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) Flower Seeds

Pink Baby Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) is a charming native wildflower known for its delicate pink petals that droop gracefully from a prominent central cone. This perennial coneflower species is an essential pollinator plant that attracts bees, butterflies, and seed-eating birds, while offering drought tolerance and low-maintenance appeal.

Perfect for wildflower meadows, native plant gardens, and prairie-style landscapes, this non-GMO seed variety thrives in well-drained soils and full sun. Once established, Pink Baby Coneflower becomes highly resilient, blooming year after year with its signature elegant flowers. A favorite for naturalized plantings and eco-friendly gardens.

Features

• Native perennial wildflower with pink, drooping petals
• Non-GMO and drought tolerant after establishment
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds
• Excellent for natural landscapes, rock gardens, or prairie plantings
• Easy to grow and maintain

Specifications

• Seed Type: Pink Baby Coneflower seeds
• Botanical Name: Echinacea pallida
• Plant Type: Perennial Wildflower
• Plant Height: 24 – 48 inches
• Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Light Requirement: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Germination Time: 14 – 21 days (may benefit from cold stratification)
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in 2nd year
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Season: Spring or fall planting
• Planting Depth: ⅛ inch
• Spacing: 12 – 18 inches
• Optimal Temperature: 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C)
• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Companion Plants: Black-eyed Susan, Bergamot, Joe-Pye Weed
• Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
• Pollinator Support: Excellent for bees, butterflies, and goldfinches
• Uses: Landscaping, cut flowers, native restoration projects
• Foliage: Narrow, hairy leaves with clumping growth habit
• Storage: Store seeds cool and dry for best viability

Planting Guide

• Cold Stratification: For best germination, chill seeds in moist paper towel for 4–6 weeks.
• Direct Sow or Start Indoors: Sow in early spring or fall directly into garden beds.
• Soil Prep: Choose well-draining soil; amend with compost if needed.
• Maintenance: Water young plants regularly; reduce watering once roots are established.
• Naturalizing: Let seed heads dry on the plant to self-seed or feed birds in fall.