Narrow Leaf Purple Coneflower Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting Echinacea Angustifolia seeds 1/4" deep and lightly compacting the soil. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 90 days before direct sowing; keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Thin or transplant the seedlings.
Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, and need well-drained soil for healthy growth. Keep competition to a minimum in the first year of growth, since this plant cannot reach its full potential when crowded by weeds. Deadheading will greatly increase blooming. After several years of growth, mature plants can be divided in late fall. This plant attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees as well as resisting deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After flowering, the central cones of the flowers will develop into a spiky seed head. Since songbirds such as goldfinches love to eat these seeds, they should be harvested as soon as possible to avoid loss. As soon as the Echinacea Angustifolia seeds easily come loose from the head, cut off the seed heads. Rub them lightly to remove the seed, and store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Western Coneflower, Narrow-leaf Coneflower, Black Samson, Kansas Snakeroot, Echinacea
Latin Name: Echinacea angustifolia
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 7,300
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Hope they grow here
Love the packaging. I won't plant these until late-fall/early-winter and then won't know until next year.
love it!
i received my seeds on time in beautiful packaging. I will shop here again. Thank you!
Comfort
It's comforting to know your there with these seeds. The info on the Packets are helpful, I put them in the fridge for now. Thanks Sharon
well packaged
Seeds arrived well packaged.Should be high germination rate. Super pleased.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting Echinacea Angustifolia seeds 1/4" deep and lightly compacting the soil. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 90 days before direct sowing; keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Thin or transplant the seedlings.
Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, and need well-drained soil for healthy growth. Keep competition to a minimum in the first year of growth, since this plant cannot reach its full potential when crowded by weeds. Deadheading will greatly increase blooming. After several years of growth, mature plants can be divided in late fall. This plant attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees as well as resisting deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After flowering, the central cones of the flowers will develop into a spiky seed head. Since songbirds such as goldfinches love to eat these seeds, they should be harvested as soon as possible to avoid loss. As soon as the Echinacea Angustifolia seeds easily come loose from the head, cut off the seed heads. Rub them lightly to remove the seed, and store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Western Coneflower, Narrow-leaf Coneflower, Black Samson, Kansas Snakeroot, Echinacea
Latin Name: Echinacea angustifolia
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 7,300
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Hope they grow here
Love the packaging. I won't plant these until late-fall/early-winter and then won't know until next year.
Review
love it!
i received my seeds on time in beautiful packaging. I will shop here again. Thank you!
Review
Comfort
It's comforting to know your there with these seeds. The info on the Packets are helpful, I put them in the fridge for now. Thanks Sharon
Review
well packaged
Seeds arrived well packaged.Should be high germination rate. Super pleased.