Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a sturdy North American perennial with rose-purple petals and prominent coppery cones. Once established, it brings long-lasting structure to sunny borders, meadow gardens and pollinator plantings.
Key Features
- Multiple seed-count options
- Hardy flowering perennial
- Summer blooms visited by bees and butterflies
- Suitable for naturalized borders and cut-flower gardens
What's in the Pack
One packet in the seed count selected on the product page. Seeds only; live plants and flowers are not included.
Planting Instructions
When to Sow
Sow outdoors in fall for natural winter chilling, or start indoors before spring planting. A 30–60 day period of cool, moist stratification often improves and evens germination.
Sowing and Germination
After stratification, sow about 1/8 inch deep and keep the medium evenly moist at approximately 65–75°F. Germination can take 10–30 days and may be irregular.
Spacing and Care
Transplant or thin plants to about 18–24 inches apart. Provide full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment; mature plants tolerate moderate dry periods better than wet roots.
Growing Information
| Botanical name |
Echinacea purpurea |
| Life cycle |
Perennial |
| Sun |
Full sun to light shade |
| Typical germination |
10–30 days after pretreatment |
| Typical bloom |
Often the second growing season from seed |
| Growing zones |
Commonly hardy in USDA zones 3–8 |
Harvest and Use
Cut flowers when petals have opened for arrangements, or leave mature cones standing to provide winter texture and seed for birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the seeds need cold stratification?
They may germinate without it, but cool, moist stratification generally improves consistency.
Will plants flower in the first year?
Some may bloom late in the first season, but fuller flowering is more common after plants overwinter and mature.
Is this sold as a medicinal product?
No. The seeds are sold for ornamental gardening, and no medical or therapeutic claims are made.
Please note: Seed counts are approximate. Flower shade, plant size and bloom timing vary naturally and with growing conditions.
