Purple Coneflower

Type: Open-pollinated Packet size: minimum 20 seeds Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower). Echinacea purpurea. Hardy native perennial producing large, daisy-like purple blooms with raised centers. Excellent for pollinators and cut flowers. Drought-tolerant once established and returns year after year. 🌱Growing Information How to Grow Purple Coneflower from Seed Planting Depth: ⅛–¼ inch Seed Spacing: 12–18 inches Row Spacing: 18–24 inches Germination Time: 10–20 days Days to Bloom: 90–120 days (may bloom the second year) Sun Requirements: Full Sun Planting Tips: Purple coneflower grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds can be sown directly outdoors after the last frost or started indoors 6–8 weeks early. Lightly cover seeds and keep soil consistently moist during germination. Echinacea may take longer to establish and often blooms more heavily in its second year. Once established, plants are drought-tolerant and low maintenance. Leave seed heads in fall to attract birds or deadhead for a tidier appearance.