Coneflower, Purple (lb)

Coneflower - Purple - Echinacea purpurea Perennial Open Pollinated. Also called Echinacea. Lovely wildflower native to North America with lavender petals surrounding a reddish-orange cone center. Parts of this flower have purported medicinal benefits. 1/4 lb covers approximately 1000 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 20 apart when plants reach 1" tall. Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms mid summer to fall Attracts: Attracts bees and beneficial insects; seed heads are favored by finches Soil: Adaptable to various soil types Native: N. American Plains USDA Zone: 2-10 Plant In: Fall or Spring Planting Depth: 1/8" Days to Germinate: 15-30 Days Height At Maturity: 2'-4' Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun Water Needs: Moderate Water Bloom Season: Summer, Fall Seeding Rate: Use 1/4 lb per 1/000 Square Feet Facts of Note: Moderate water, sun to part shade, 2-4 flowers, good for cut flowers, medicinal, finches love seed heads! Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 154,221