Echinacea Purple Coneflower

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Echinacea purpurea

A beautiful, low-maintenance, long-lived perennial. The bright purple-pink flowers with large cone centers provide an abundance of nectar for bees and butterflies. Echinacea is a native wildflower and a beneficial medicinal herb that helps to boost the immune system.

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Echinacea Purple Coneflower Summary:

  • Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as purple coneflower, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America.
  • It is known for its beautiful, daisy-like flowers, which range in color from pale pink to deep purple.
  • Echinacea is also a popular medicinal herb, and has been used for centuries to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
Appearance:
  • Echinacea plants typically grow to be 2-4 feet tall, with a spread of 2-3 feet.
  • They have long, lance-shaped leaves and sturdy stems.
  • The flowers are arranged in heads at the tips of the stems.
  • Each flower head has a central cone that is surrounded by long, drooping petals.
  • The petals can be pink, purple, white, or yellow.
Benefits of Planting:
  • Beautiful and easy-to-grow.
  • Pollinator magnet.
  • Medicinal herb that can boost the immune system and fight off infection.
Interesting Facts:
  • Member of the daisy family, Asteraceae.
  • Name "echinacea" comes from the Greek word for "sea urchin," which refers to the spiny central cone of the flower head.
  • Used for centuries by Native Americans for its medicinal properties.
  • One of the most popular medicinal herbs in the world.
  • Considered to be a safe and effective herb for most people.
How to Germinate Echinacea Purple Coneflower Seeds:
  1. Direct sow seeds in late fall after the frost 1/4" deep, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date.
  2. The seeds should germinate within 7-14 days.
Additional Tips:
  • Prefers full sun to partial shade.
  • Drought tolerant once established.
  • Relatively pest and disease resistant.
  • Can be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
  • Blooms from midsummer to fall.
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Product Details
Echinacea purpurea

Data sheet

Water Needs:
Low/Moderate
Light:
Full Sun / Partial Shade
Zones:
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Growth Cycle:
Perennial
Soil Type:
Clay Soil
Loamy Soil
Sandy Soil
Well Drained
Edible:
Yes, with caution
Color:
Pink
Purple
Height:
f: Up to 2 Feet
g: Up to 3 Feet
h: Up to 4 Feet
Growing Instructions:
Direct sow seeds in late fall after the frost 1/4" deep, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date.
Warnings:
Can Cause Allergic Reaction
Special Features:
Birds and Hummingbirds
Butterfiles and Pollinators
Container Growing
Cut Flowers
Fodder/Wildlife/Shelter
Medicinal Value
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Evergreen
No

Specific References

UPC
810071361500
MPN
EPC500
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