Coneflower – Purple
$2.50 – $48.00
The Purple Coneflower is a drought tolerant perennial that is native to the Midwest and the southeastern United States. It will draw the interest of birds and butterflies and make an exceptional cut flower. The Purple Coneflower is an herb that is thought to have certain medicinal properties and its extracts are often used as immune stimulators. Its seeds should be planted in well-drained soil, in an area that receives full sun or partial shade. In cooler climates this flower can be planted outdoors in the spring, after the last frost has passed. Or it can be planted indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Warmer climates, such as those found in the southern United States, can fall plant this flower.
The broadcast rate for seeding is 40 – 50 pounds per acre.
The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 20 pounds per acre.
| Purchasing Options | Price | Quantity | |
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| Small Packet | $2.50 | ||
Covers approximately 5 square feet. |
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| 10 Gram | $3.00 | ||
Covers approximately 45 square feet. |
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| 1/4 Pound | $12.00 | ||
Covers approximately 540 square feet. |
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| 1 Pound | $48.00 | ||
Covers approximately 2,175 square feet. |
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| Scientific Name | Echinacea purpurea |
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| Product Type | Native Flower |
| Color | Purple |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Origin | North American Native species |
| Height | 24-36" |
| Germination Time | 10-15 days |
| Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Weeks to Bloom | 5 to 7 weeks |
| USDA Zone | 3 to 8 |
| Seeds Per Pound | 115,700 |
| Seeding Rate (lb./acre) | 20 |
| Pollen/Nectar | Nectar, Pollen |
| Pollinator(s) | Bumble Bees, Butterflies, Honey Bees, Native Bees |
| Notes | It will draw the interest of Bees & birds and butterflies |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade |
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