ECHINACEA Seeds, Purpurea

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is an heirloom, open-pollinated perennial wildflower with daisy-like purple-pink blooms and raised copper centers. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and beloved by pollinators, it also has a long herbal tradition.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated perennial
• Mature height: 24 to 48 inches
• Bloom: Purple-pink, mid-summer into fall
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Well-drained loam

Best for

• Pollinator and butterfly gardens
• Cut and dried flowers
• Perennial borders and meadows
• Low-water and deer-resistant plantings

How to grow

Sow in full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds benefit from a period of cold stratification before sowing. Water regularly until established, after which the plants are drought-tolerant. Space well for air circulation. Leave seed heads standing in fall to feed birds and self-sow.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.