Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Coneflowers are a well-liked perennial for a reason. They can withstand heat and drought, are simple to grow, bloom for months, make excellent cut flowers, and attract birds and pollinators. Coneflowers are available in a rainbow of colours, including pink, orange, yellow, red, and chartreuse, as well as a variety of flower shapes, including shuttlecocks, horizontal ruffs, and doubles with a powder-puff centre.
Botanical name : Echinacea purpurea
Common name : Purple Coneflower
Life cycle : Perennial in Zones 3-8
Days to maturity : 90-120
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring/Summer
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : ¼”
Plant spacing : 12”- 18”
Ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 6,500