Purple Coneflower Seed, Echinacea purpurea Seed
Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Source of herbal remedy; attractive species in meadows and along roadsides.

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General Product Information
  • Species:
    Purple Coneflower
  • Species Type:
    Native
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  • Characteristics:
    Single-stemmed.
  • Habitat:
    Open woods, open meadows, prairies, roadsides; grows best in moist well-drained soils.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    June to October
  • Flower Color:
    Purple
  • Typical Height:
    5.2 ft
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    24 in
  • pH:
    6.5 – 7.2
  • Pollinator Value:
    High
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    NI
  • Midwest
    NI
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    NI
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    NI
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Full Sun
  • Drought:
    Low
  • Salt:
    Low
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    115,664
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Up to 1.4 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fine
Included in mixes

$43.20/lb

Description

The native wildflowers and grasses in this mix provide an attractive display of color from spring to fall. Designed for mesic to upland sites and full sun to lightly shaded areas. This mix will attract a variety of pollinators and songbirds. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring/Summer, Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Purple, Red, White, Yellow

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