Common Purple Coneflower.
The easiest Echinacea to grow - germinates without stratification. Vigorous plants with large, purple-petaled flowers. Fibrous roots are easy to harvest (other species have taproots). Ht. 24-36". 7-day stratification enhances germination, but is not critical. Nonorganic. Hardiness Zones: 3-10. Sow any of the echinaceas outdoors in the fall to allow the oscillating temperatures and natural rain to stimulate germination. Normally grown for 3-4 years for harvest of sizeable roots. Avg. 7,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 200 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (P) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 300-365
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GERMINATION NOTE: Seeds germinate most readily if first stratified (kept moist and refrigerated, or sown in a cold frame in the winter.) See individual species for number of recommended days of stratification. The germination rate for non-stratified seeds can be low and erratic. Sow any of the echinaceas outdoors in the fall to allow the oscillating temperatures and natural rain to stimulate germination. Normally grown for 3-4 years for harvest of sizeable roots.
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Echinacea
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-15 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C)
SOWING: Indoors (recommended) - Sow 8-10 weeks before planting out. Outdoors - Sow in spring when soil is warm.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: 24-40".
PLANT SPACING: 18-24".
HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 3-10.
HARVEST: Fresh - Flower - petals are expanding; Cone - harvest when cone is raised and has turned golden. Dried - after removing petals, hang to dry.
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Use for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |