{"product_id":"purple-coneflower-heirloom-echinacea-seeds-copy","title":"Purple Coneflower, Heirloom Echinacea Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Coneflower, Heirloom Echinacea Seeds — The Native North American Medicinal Wildflower Used for Over 400 Years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Coneflower (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Purple Coneflower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400+ years of medicinal use\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cornerstone of Native American and herbal medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful 3–4-inch purple-pink blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — with striking contrasting orange cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat- and drought-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in average soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — dramatic and long-lasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple-pink with orange cones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5g ~100+ seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plants per sq ft (18–24 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"0.12g\/~100 Seeds","offer_id":67902328963206,"sku":"TLM\/A5-100-96-1022-2027","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/Purple_Coneflower_171_taki.jpg?v=1793941304","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/purple-coneflower-heirloom-echinacea-seeds-copy","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}