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Purple Coneflower

Quick Facts:

  • Native wildflower with purple flowers
  • Attracts birds, bees, butterflies
  • Root preparations used to treat infections
  • Easy-to-grow; Blooms July-Sept
  • Use for fresh-cut or dried arrangements

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Purple Coneflower

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Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower, also known as echinacea, is a native wildflower that is beloved by all.  Three-foot-tall plants produce an explosion of purple flowers with lovely down-turned petals.  An attractive food source for birds, bees and numerous species of butterflies and also well-suited for fresh-cut or dried floral arrangements.  Root preparations are thought to have immune-boosting effects and have historically been used to treat respiratory infections.  Easy-to-grow.  Blooms July through September.  Perennial.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower, also known as echinacea, is a native wildflower that is beloved by all.  Three-foot-tall plants produce an explosion of purple flowers with lovely down-turned petals.  An attractive food source for birds, bees and numerous species of butterflies and also well-suited for fresh-cut or dried floral arrangements.  Root preparations are thought to have immune-boosting effects and have historically been used to treat respiratory infections.  ... read more

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Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower, also known as echinacea, is a native wildflower that is beloved by all.  Three-foot-tall plants produce an explosion of purple flowers with lovely down-turned petals.  An attractive food source for birds, bees and numerous species of butterflies and also well-suited for fresh-cut or dried floral arrangements.  Root preparations are thought to have immune-boosting effects and have historically been used to treat respiratory infections.  Easy-to-grow.  Blooms July through September.  Perennial.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.

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How to Grow Coneflower

Coneflower prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, from sandy to clay. It prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Direct seed outdoors just before the last spring frost or in the fall after temperatures have moderated.  Sow in clusters of 3-4 seeds, planting seeds 1/4" deep with 18-24" between clusters.  Keep moist until germination has occurred.  Can also be started indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost.

Harden off seedlings for a few days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, dig a hole roughly the size of the root ball and lower the seedling in, being careful not to disturb the roots. Backfill with loose soil and water well. Space plants 18-24" in all directions. Keep well-watered until the plants are established.

Although generally easy to grow, coneflower can be attacked by leaf hoppers. The Aster leaf hopper in particular has been known to attack coneflower and is responsible or spreading aster yellow, a disease that causes yellowing of leaves and irregular growth. Monitor plants regularly for leaf hoppers and treat immediately with insecticidal soap or neem oil if found. Remove any yellowed foliage and destroy to limit disease carryover.

Coneflowers make excellent cut flowers. The flowers are beautiful at nearly all stages of development and will keep for up to a week in a vase.

CONSIDERATIONS:

To harvest coneflower seeds, wait until the flower heads have dried and then cut them off the stem. Separate the seeds from the dried flower head and store them in a cool, dry place.

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SEED LONGETIVITY:

Coneflower seeds can remain viable for up to five years if stored in a cool, dry place.

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