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Echinacea Seeds - Pale Purple Coneflower
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Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Pallida) - Start flower seed for this perennial wild flower that many people also consider to be an herb for its numerous medicinal purposes. It is believed that this flowering, drought tolerant plant has the ability to boost the immune system. It also attacts beneficial pollinators to the xeriscape garden!MORE ECHINACEA OPTIONS
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
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.
Common Questions
Does echinacea need full sun?
The echinacea plant grows best in full or partial sun. Give the plant at least six hours of sun a day.
Do I need to deadhead my coneflowers?
Yes, to keep your purple coneflowers blooming you need to deadhead them as they fade.
Will echinacea spread?
Echinacea spreads because it is naturally self-seeding, but only if you do not deadhead the blooms. If you don't want it to spread too much, you will need to weed out the volunteer seedlings.
Do I need to divide my plants?
Coneflowers all become dense, and root bound over time causing blooms to be sparse. Dig up, divide and replant every 3 – 4 years to keep your plants thriving.
