Echinacea Purpurea Seeds

Echinacea Purpurea, also known as Purple Coneflower, is a splendid perennial plant that has medicinal uses, the large, reddish-purple flowers that measure 4 inches or more across. These vibrant blooms are excellent for cutting and last well in water. The plant can reach a height of about 1.2 meters.

If starting in trays inside/ in a greenhouse sow the seeds onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Cover them with a light sprinkling of vermiculite. Do not bury with potting mix as Light is essential for germination. If sowing in the garden sprinkle onto a finely raked seed bed when the temperatures are suitable - the ideal temperature is 20-24°C. Germination can take 5-20 days and may be slow and irregular. If germination doesn’t occur, consider cold stratification: cover the tray with cling wrap and move the seed tray into the fridge at 4°C for 2-4 weeks, then return them to warmth. Repeat this process until germination occurs

Approximately 100 seeds per packet.