Purple Coneflower Wild Flower Seed For Planting | Echinacea Seeds

Echinacea Seeds - Purple Coneflower

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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) - Bring butterflies to your garden with this long-lasting, vigorous, drought tolerant perennial perfect for xeriscape landscaping. Grow this in your herb garden, your borders, and in meadows and fields - you cannot over due with this popular, star performing flower!

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

150,000

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Lavender

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Echinacea Purpurea

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) - Echinacea, (pronounced Ek-i-nay-see-a), commonly known as purple coneflower, is a herbaceous, drought tolerant, perennial plant with four species and six varieties all indigenous to North America, of which three, E. pallida var pallida, E. pallida var angustifolia, and E. purpurea, are grown commercially. Used in perennial borders for over 200 years, the species E. purpurea in particular is widely known, and it grows readily from Purple Coneflower seeds. Today, a move back to more natural tonics and medicines and our eclectic approach to health are contributing to a resurfacing of traditional uses of medical herbs such as echinacea. Some European countries, in particular Germany, are very familiar with the purple coneflower herb and have added many Echinacea herb products in the marketplace.

The traditional use of the Echinacea drought tolerant herb plant was considered helpful for the common cold, toothache, burns and external sores, sore throat, psoriasis, rheumatism, stomach cramps and to counter the effects of poison ivy and snakebite. It has more recently claimed to be a blood purifier, an anti-infection agent (viral and bacterial), an immune system strengthener, and snakebite antidote.

Purple coneflower wild flower seed species are found throughout central and Southeastern USA in open woods, prairies and along roadsides. The species E. pallida var. angustifolia makes its way up to South-eastern Saskatchewan and Southern Manitoba. This is quite tolerant of drought, though grows better in cultivation with adequate watering, and can tolerate fairly diverse soil types. The species E. purpurea enjoys moist areas and is often found along creeks and in seepage areas. Purple coneflower is generally indigenous to soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Selection of good sites will be important for this wildflower seed crop since it is a root crop and a deep well drained loam to sandy loam soil will be best for growing and harvesting. The extreme tolerances of physical and chemical soil characteristics are not known.

Purple coneflower generally has a deep fibrous root system and is harvested at three or four years old. All wildflower seed species have a spiny cone in the centre of the flower, (thus the name echinacea from echinos meaning hedgehog in Greek) and generally have light to dark purple drooping ray flowers (petals), though some cultivars are red or white. The coarse, generally hairy stems are mostly erect, either single or branched and from 24 - 36 inches tall. The basal leaves are generally slender with a long petiole (leaf stalk), to small leaves with no petiole at the top of the stem. It is important that you properly identify the purple coneflower wild flower seed species you grow and keep them separate as different parts are used from different species and they will cross pollinate.

Plants are generally started from wildflower seed. A soil mix of 1:1:1, peat, sand and soil by volume is suggested. Literature also suggests that surface or very shallow wildflower seeding gives better results as light has some influence on germination.

If sowing Coneflower herb seeds outdoors, wait in the spring until the daytime temperature consistently reaches 70F. Sow purple coneflower wildflower seed shallow, 1/8 inch and keep the soil surface moist. Mulch over the wild flower seed is considered essential for outdoor seeding and a depth of 1/2 inch of clean straw should be effective. There are about 150,000 purple coneflower seeds per pound in E. purpurea. Purple coneflower wildflower seed will keep in sealed containers in a freezer or in a cool dry room for several years.

Echinacea Purpurea Purple Coneflower is not weed tolerant, thus weeding is an important factor. There are no herbicides registered for field grown purple coneflower, only ornamental and none are applied for, as the industry prefers to grow organically. One of the best ways to reduce weed problems in purple coneflower plantings is to prepare the land at least one year in advance. This should rid the soil of perennial weeds and reduce the annual weed population. This should also reduce the population of insects, such as cutworm and wireworm. The straw mulch suggested for outdoor wildflower seeding will not reduce weed occurrence to any extent, while weed infested straw may increase it.

Insects, diseases, slugs, snails, nematodes, etc., are not mentioned to any extent in any available literature. As with weeds above, no chemicals are registered for these pests on purple coneflower wildflower and if the industry wishes to use organic products, (such as BT, pyrethrum, rotenone, etc.) these will have to be registered and receive a PCP No. before they are legal. Planting purple coneflower wildflower seed too dense may increase the incidence of fungal problems, especially if plantings are protected causing poor air circulation.

Diseases such as fusarium, sclerotinia, pythium, phytophthora, and verticillium have been found on purple coneflower. The disease aster yellows is a problem on this wildflower and is spread by leafhoppers. There is no control for leafhoppers so rouging out infected plants is about the only thing you can do. If you are interested in more information on diseases, Alberta Agriculture has a good factsheet on this disease. See info.basket.gov and click on special crops, then search for echinacea.

Nutrient requirements are another area where little information is available for Echinacea Purpurea wildflower seed. A soil in the pH range of 6-7 is suggested as best. This will also give the best release of soil available nutrients and make the most effective use of applied nutrients. A general nutrient balance for root crops should be sufficient. Literature suggests that lower nitrogen levels give higher essential oil production, so this would be one element to pay attention to. It is also suggested that nitrogen be applied in three applications, not all at one time. A soil analysis done before applying any nutrients or soil amendments is necessary, and will at least show major deficiencies. This will give your Echinacea herb seeds the best chance of success.

This information is just a snippet from agf.gov. If you want the complete information just vist this link: Purple Coneflower

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

15 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 12 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

150,000

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

24 - 30 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Echinacea Purpurea

White Swan Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea alba) - It has a wonderful scent that you will love to add to your xeriscape flower garden. Huge, pure white, wonderfully fragrant blooms burst on top of these hardy native plants that bloom freely over a very long season. White Swan Coneflower is simply one of the most beautiful plants for the garden, and they easily establish from Echinacea seeds.

Excellent for cutting

Coneflowers offer a long bloom season and blooms that are excellent for cutting as well as drying and preserving. They are also ideal for a large planting, creating a naturalized woodland or meadow setting.

white swan coneflower

Coneflower seed | white swan

How to Grow

Echinacea Coneflower is easy to start from flower seed. This flower will bloom the first year and for many years thereafter, lasting through the worst heat and dry weather summer has to offer. Sow Echinacea flower seed outdoors in prepared soil after danger of frost has passed. Lightly rake soil over the top of the flower seeds and keep them moist until germination.

Cut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production. Echinacea take a wide array of conditions from average dry soil to medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full sun. Plant flowers best in full sun. Low-maintenance and tolerates drought, humidity, heat, poor soil.

  • Sowing Rate: 11 pounds per acre or 3 - 4 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
  • keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Depth: 1/8 inch
Coneflower seeds white swan

Flower Specifications

White Coneflower is a very rewarding perennial to grow with their pure white blooms that are 4 - 5 inches wide. These long-stemmed, bushy plants reach 24 - 30 inches in height and form a rounded clump. The blooms are on very sturdy stems from late spring till the cool temperatures of fall set in. These flowers are lovely in the perennial flower bed or garden.

  • Height: 24 - 30 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Resistant: Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

11 pounds per acre or 3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early summer

BLOOM COLOR

Pale lavender

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Echinacea Pallida

Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Pallida) - Start Echinacea seed for this perennial, drought tolerant, wild flower that many people also consider to be an herb for its numerous medicinal purposes. It is believed that this flowering plant has the ability to boost the immune system. Pale Purple Coneflower is native to the U.S. and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer. It has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, typical Echinacea Pallida plants will reach up to 3 feet high and can live 20 years. The flower itself is about 3 inches across, consisting of a prominent reddish brown cone of disk florets, which are surrounded by 12 - 20 light purple ray florets. Grow any place where water conservation is important.

Attract beneficial bugs

Echinacea attracts bees, butterflies, and skippers. The beneficial bugs are the most important visitors to the flowers besides your neighbors wondering where they can get these beautiful flowers!

pale purple coneflower

Coneflower seed | pale purple

Care & Maintenance

Pale Purple Coneflower is easily grown from flower seeds, but it is not an aggressive self-sower. Therefore, you do not have to worry about having these flowers in areas where you do not directly plant the Coneflower seeds. Cut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production.

Echinacea take a wide array of conditions from average dry soil to medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full sun. Plant flowers best in full sun. Low-maintenance and tolerates drought, humidity, heat, poor soil. Resistant to pest and disease but sometimes suspectible to aster yellows disease. To encourage longer bloom time, flower heads can be deadheaded but not necessary.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bees, butterflies and birds
  • Depth: 1/8 - 1/4 inch
coneflower seeds pale purple

Flower Specifications

This Echinacea species is native to the south central United States, is widely distributed in the states of Illinois, Michigan, Alabama and Texas. Though found in the states of Tennessee and Wisconsin, it is a threatened species in this region. The habitat of Pale Purple Coneflower includes dry black soil prairies, savannas, abandoned fields, limestones glades and open areas adjacent to railroads.

  • Height: 24 - 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/8 - 1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

20 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full Sun

SOIL TYPE

Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Echinacea Paradoxa

Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea Paradoxa) - Grown from flower seeds, this Yellow Coneflower is very similar in stature and form to Pale Purple Coneflower; however, it has brilliant yellow petals instead of the characteristic purple shades that are most often seen. It has daisy-like petals around a brown central cone, and this Echinacea plant has a deep taproot so it can survive intense sun and drought like conditions. Perfect for xeriscaping.


Great cut flower

Typically, it is seen blooming naturally in meadows, but it is also a great addition to any flower garden and is easily established from Echinacea seeds. Coneflowers makes great cut flowers and have a long vase life.

yellow coneflower blooms

Coneflower seed | yellow

Care & Maintenance

Cut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production. Echinacea take a wide array of conditions from average dry soil to medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full sun. Plant flowers best in full sun. Low-maintenance and tolerates drought, humidity, heat, poor soil.

Resistant to pest and disease but sometimes suspectible to aster yellows disease. To encourage longer bloom time, flower heads can be deadheaded but not necessary. Seedheads are a delightful source of food for birds. To propogate, divide clump in the spring every 4 years. Root cuttings are also successful.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts butterflies and birds
  • Depth: 1/8 - 1/4 inch
coneflower seeds yellow

Flower Specifications

Yellow Coneflower grows wild in several parts of the United States, but it will grow easily elsewhere as long as it is planted in a sunny location. Echinacea Paradoxa Yellow Coneflower attracts nectar seeking butterflies in the summer and small seed eating birds in the fall. Ozark Coneflower is a common name for this species. A drought tolerant wild flower perfect for xeriscape landcapes where water conservation is desired.

  • Height: 20 - 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Resistant: Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/8 - 1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 24 inches

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Dark pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7.

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Echinacea Purpurea

Purple Coneflower Magnus (Echinacea Purpurea Magnus) - This stunning coneflower was named the 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year! A well-behaved plant with bold six-inch wide, reddish-pink flowers. Attracts butterflies; perfect for the informal, nature-inspired garden. Excellent cut flower and perfect for xeriscape landscaping where water conservation is important.

Magnus is a distinctive, vigorous and large growing cone flower cultivar. The bright reddish-pink petals of its huge flowers are held flat as they radiate out from the cone, instead of curving backwards as is typical of most coneflowers.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

15 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

20 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through early Fall

BLOOM COLOR

Rose, Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Echinacea Purpurea

Purple Coneflower PowWow Wild Berry (Echinacea Purpurea PowWow Wild Berry) - PowWow Wild Berry is a drought tolerant purple coneflower that features large, deep rose-purple flowers in a floriferous bloom from early Summer to early Fall, sometimes with additional sporadic bloom until frost.

This variety is incredibly impressive for a seed grown Echinacea. It's no surprise that it is a 2010 All America Selections winner. This first year flowering perennial reportedly keeps on blooming without having to be deadheaded, though you may still want to trim back spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance. Attract birds and butterflies to your xeriscape flower garden with the beautiful purple coneflower plant.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

15 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

30 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through early Fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mixture

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Echinacea Purpurea

Purple Coneflower Cheyenne Spirit (Echinacea Purpurea Cheyenne Spirit) - Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ (Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower) provide a mix of drought tolerant flower colors including gold, scarlet, orange, rose-red, cream, purple and yellow. Not only is this flower seed mixture beautiful, it is also deer resistant and attracts butterflies. Each color is wonderfully unique and all are exceptional bloomers on vigorous, full plants. This herbaceous perennial is a 2013 A.A.S. Winner. As an added bonus, Cheyenne Spirit purple coneflower mixture does not require a lot of water and offers a wide range of uses from the perennial border, in a mass xeriscape landscape plantings, in a butterfly garden or as a cut flower.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

15 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

36 - 48 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Green, Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Loam, clay, or rocky material, pH 6.1 - 7

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Echinacea Purpurea

Green Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea Green Twister) - This unique, drought tolerant perennial coneflower has horizontal flower petals, uniform sturdy habit and abundant flowering. Green Twister coneflower blooms in various hues meaning sometimes the green is more pronounced, sometimes it's a soft yellowish hue. Sometimes the halo is very wide and prominent, sometimes it's just a subtle ring of pink right around the central cone. As each bloom matures, the reddish color darkens to more of a rich carmine. All of this variation looks outstanding and the plant grows between 36 - 48 inches tall and 24 inches wide.  Use in the xeriscape flower border and in cut-flower arrangments. Just be sure to leave some spent blooms for finches and overwintering birds, the added movement in your winter garden will keep things interesting. Loved by beneficial pollinators, but rarely touched by deer.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

15 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

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