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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: United States
Hardiness: Hardy perennial in USDA zones 3–8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade. In very hot summer climates, provide some afternoon shade. In light shade, echinacea produces slightly deeper colored flowers.
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 18"–22" tall, 16"–24" wide
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Dwarf Variety
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in fall for spring germination. Ideal soil temperature for germination is near 65°F. Cool soil temperatures may delay germination.
When to Start Inside: 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date (may bloom first year if started indoors).
Days to Emerge: 10 – 20 Days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
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- Brianna G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/26/25Happy to add this one to my gardens
I wanted echinacea in the forefront of a narrow bed so this is perfect. It was easy to germinate, high success. And it’s established itself in the driest, toughest spot in my gardens. Looking forward to how it grows over the next few years.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/26/25Hey Brianna,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our Paradiso Dwarf Blend Echinacea Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that they were easy to germinate with high success rates - that's fantastic! It sounds like you found the perfect spot for them in that narrow bed, and we're so impressed that they've already established themselves in your driest, toughest garden spot. Echinacea really can be such troopers once they get going! We're excited for you to see how they develop and spread over the coming years - they should give you beautiful blooms and be such a wonderful addition to the front of that bed. Keep on growing 🌻️
- STEPHEN B.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars1/20/254 Stars
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- Tod B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/10/245 Stars
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- c a.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/15/245 Stars
Seeds came quickly!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Jolea H.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/3/245 Stars
These echinacea were touchy to get going. I had about 75-80% germination (just good seed starter mix, heat pad, and a good light source was all I used). No blossoms year 1, but they are show-stoppers year 2. I will definitely try this one again. Zone 8b, western Washington state. They are worth it. Long bloom time!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate