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.

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