Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea) - Long-Blooming Perennial

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Home West Coast Seeds - Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea) - Long-Blooming, Perennial (1g)

West Coast Seeds - Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea) - Long-Blooming, Perennial (1g)

West Coast Seeds - Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea) - Long-Blooming, Perennial (1g)

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Transform your garden with the vibrant beauty of West Coast Seeds - Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea). These seeds produce long-blooming plants that add a splash of bright mauve-pink petals surrounding a distinctive rich plum center cone from July to October. Ideal for borders or vegetable gardens, these sturdy perennials attract beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitoid wasps, making them excellent for companion planting and natural pest control. With a height of up to 80cm (32"), Purple Coneflowers are drought-tolerant once established and perfect for xeriscaping.

Key Features:

Perennial Beauty: Long-blooming from July to October.
Vibrant Blooms: Bright mauve-pink petals with a rich plum center.
Beneficial Insects: Attracts hoverflies and parasitoid wasps for natural pest control.
Drought Tolerant: Sturdy plants that thrive with minimal water once established.
Height: Grows up to 80cm (32") tall.

Growing Information:

Season & Zone: Hardy to Zone 3 with full sun exposure.
Timing: Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before planting out. For first-year blooms, start indoors in late winter. Can also be direct sown in early spring or early fall. Germination occurs in 10-21 days.

Planting Instructions:

Starting: Sow seeds shallowly at 3mm (1/8") deep. If starting indoors, maintain total darkness and a soil temperature of 21-25°C (70-75°F) until sprouts appear, then provide bright light.
Growing: Space plants 30-38cm (12-15") apart in average, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry to prevent disease.

Additional Tips:

Winter Care: Leave seed heads intact over winter to feed birds and provide shelter for beneficial insects.
Companion Planting: Excellent for vegetable gardens and borders, adding aesthetic value and supporting garden health.

Enhance your garden with the stunning and hardy West Coast Seeds - Purple Coneflowers, ensuring a vibrant and pest-friendly environment year after year.

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