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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
United States
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
About Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
3"-4" bloom with short, flat, lime-green petals surrounding a bronze or greenish-gold, cone-like center.
Planting Echinacea
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade. In very hot summer climates, provide some afternoon shade. In light shade, echinacea produces slightly deeper colored flowers.
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1/4"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18" |
| Germination | 10-20 days |
| Start Indoors | 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date (may bloom first year if started indoors). |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in fall for spring germination. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°-70°F. Cool soil temperatures may delay germination. |
| Special Care | Water plants during dry spells in the winter (even in cold climates). Also mulch soil surface over plants to provide winter protection. (Even though this is particularly good advice for echinacea, most perennials benefit from this procedure). |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers whose petals are still expanding and are laying flat, before they are downturned. Change vase water frequently. The central cone also adds unique texture and interest to bouquets. Harvest cones once they have turned golden (remove petals) or once blooms are spent. To harvest roots for medicinal purposes, plants produce the best yield if they are at least 3 years old. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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9 reviews
- Emily H.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/8/26None have sprouted :(
I was so excited to find these seeds and I'm so sad that not a single one has sprouted! I planted all of them on March 13.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Emily,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- BibiVerified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars3/31/26Poor germination
I brought many BI seed packets in the past, online and stores… a few packets may have lower germination rates; it is acceptable. However, this Alan’s Pride echinacea costs 10 seeds for $4.99, and was 0% germination rates.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/7/26Hey Bibi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- VeneseRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/265 Stars
I love BI seeds and products.
- Mike S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/10/245 Stars
Purchased to plant and grow for the 2025 season. Have not sown yet.
- Ro F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/19/245 Stars
Love the selection of seeds... and am looking forward to growing this colorful echinacea!!
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