Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) 100 seeds (#1292)

Who doesn't love this colorful, easy-to-grow garden perennial? Purple coneflower is a hardy herbaceous wildflower native to the eastern United States. In early to late summer, it bears tall, sturdy stems topped with single large purple daisies. Bloom time may be extended if spent flowers are removed, or deadheaded.
This dependable garden staple self-sows freely but not too aggressively.
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun.
An adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil.
Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). Plants usually rebloom without deadheading, however prompt removal of spent flowers improves general appearance. Freely self-seeds if at least some of the seed heads are left in place.
Approximately 100 seeds in 1 g packet.

Genus - Echinacea
Species - Purpurea
Common name - Purple Coneflower
Pre-Treatment - Not-required, but recommended
Hardiness zones - 3 - 8
Height - 0,90 - 1,50 m
Spread - 0,40 -0,60 m
Plant type - Perennial Flower
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Neutral, alkaline
Soil type - Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil
Water requirements - Average, Low
Landscape uses - Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bloom season - Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Leaf / Flower color - Green, Dark Green / Purple

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Short cold and moist stratification recommended, but not required.
1. Place seeds in a plastic bag with a bit of moist peat moss. Vermiculite is also acceptable.
2. Refrigerate the seeds for one to two weeks.
3. Sow the seeds on the surface of the soil until they begin to germinate. Keep at approx. +15-+20C. Germination in 14-28 days.
Water the soil regularly and do not let it dry out.