Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) Heirloom Flower Herb Seeds

Bring timeless beauty and pollinator-friendly charm to your garden with Purple Coneflower Seeds, a trusted heirloom variety of Echinacea purpurea. Known for its large daisy-like purple blooms and bright orange centers, this long-lived perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Perfect for garden borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator habitats, Purple Coneflower attracts butterflies, bees, and songbirds while adding color and texture to any landscape. These hardy plants are drought-tolerant and return year after year, making them a favorite among both new and experienced gardeners.

Features

• Premium heirloom non-GMO Echinacea purpurea seeds
• Produces vibrant purple-pink petals with orange cone centers
• Excellent for pollinator gardens and wildflower plantings
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance perennial
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and finches
• Perfect for cut flowers and decorative garden borders
• Grows well in full sun and average soil conditions
• Cold-hardy and long-blooming throughout summer

Specifications

• Common Name: Purple Coneflower
• Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea
• Plant Type: Perennial Herbaceous Flower
• Flower Color: Purple-Pink with Orange Center
• Foliage Color: Deep Green
• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Low to Moderate
• Germination Time: 10–20 days
• Maturity Period: 90–120 days
• Best Planting Season: Spring or Early Summer
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Temperature Range: 65–75°F (18–24°C)
• Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic Status: Conventional Heirloom Variety
• Maintenance Level: Easy
• Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, meadows, cut flowers
• Storage: Keep seeds in a cool, dry place until ready to plant

Planting Guide

• Prepare Soil: Choose a sunny area with well-drained soil. Loosen the top layer for good aeration.
• Sowing: Scatter seeds evenly, then lightly cover with a thin layer of soil.
• Watering: Mist gently to keep the soil evenly moist until germination.
• Light: Provide full sun for strong and upright growth.
• Germination: Expect sprouts within 10–20 days at 65–75°F.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings when 2–3 inches tall, spacing 12–18 inches apart.
• Maintenance: Water deeply during dry spells; deadhead blooms to extend flowering.