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Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea purpurea)

$3.95
Item #:
631014
Availability:
Usually ships in 2-3 business days.
Item #:
631014
Availability:
Usually ships in 2-3 business days.

Description

Purple Coneflower is native to the central and southeastern U.S. and is valued for its showy pink daisy-like flowers, attractiveness to pollinators and birds, and its drought and deer tolerance. It was first exported to Europe in 1699 by John Banister, the Virginia botanist. In the 19th century, American garden writer Thomas Fessenden commented on Coneflowers: "many flowers…very durable…and much admired."

Native Distribution: AL, AR, CT, FL , GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV

Sow seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost date at 70 degrees F. Transplant to 3" pots once they have several true leaves, then harden off and plant outdoors in well-drained soil after last frost. Approximately 50-60 seeds per packet.


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