Purple Coneflower, Heirloom Echinacea Seeds

Purple Coneflower, Heirloom Echinacea Seeds — The Native North American Medicinal Wildflower Used for Over 400 Years

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a native North American perennial wildflower with a history of medicinal use stretching back over 400 years — used by Great Plains Indian tribes long before European settlers adopted it. Beautiful 3–4-inch purple-pink blooms with contrasting orange cones on solid stems. Once established, bushy plants produce clusters of flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects. Heat and drought tolerant. One of the easiest Echinacea to grow. Excellent for butterfly gardens and long-lasting cut flowers. 100+ seeds per packet.

Why Grow Purple Coneflower?

• 400+ years of medicinal use — a cornerstone of Native American and herbal medicine
• Beautiful 3–4-inch purple-pink blooms — with striking contrasting orange cones
• Pollinator magnet — attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects
• Heat and drought tolerant — thrives in average soil
• Excellent cut flower — dramatic and long-lasting
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors in fall for spring germination, or cold-stratify seeds for 4–8 weeks and start indoors in late winter. Surface sow — seeds need light to germinate. Transplant outdoors in full sun, well-drained soil. Space plants 18–24 inches apart. Drought tolerant once established. Perennial in Zones 3–9.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.