echinacea seed stratification Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) – 100 Seeds – The Gathering Garden

echinacea seed stratification Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) – 100 Seeds – The Gathering GardenGrow a North American prairie classic with our Purple Coneflower seeds. This beloved native perennial is famous for its large, daisy like flowers with beautiful, drooping, purple pink petals surrounding a spiky, coppery orange center cone. A true powerhouse for pollinators, Echinacea is an absolute magnet for bees and butterflies all summer long. It is a tough, drought tolerant, and long lived plant that is a staple for any wildflower meadow, prairie

Grow a North American prairie classic with our Purple Coneflower seeds. This beloved native perennial is famous for its large, daisy-like flowers with beautiful, drooping, purple-pink petals surrounding a spiky, coppery-orange center cone. A true powerhouse for pollinators, Echinacea is an absolute magnet for bees and butterflies all summer long. It is a tough, drought-tolerant, and long-lived plant that is a staple for any wildflower meadow, prairie-style planting, or perennial border.

⭐ What you'll love

• Large, beautiful purple-pink flowers with a striking, spiky center cone.
• One of the best and most popular native plants for attracting pollinators.
• An incredibly hardy and drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to grow.
• A famed medicinal herb with a rich history in Native American and folk traditions.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 2-4 feet
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year, or sometimes the first if started early.
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period.
• Stratification: For spring planting, a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator is required.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

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