Echinacea Herb Seeds - Purple Coneflower

angle.[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Echinacea, also known as Purple Coneflower, is a well-loved heirloom herb known for its immune-supporting properties and pollinator-friendly flowers. With large daisy-like blooms and strong stems, it adds color and structure to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and herbal beds. Echinacea thrives in full sun, tolerates drought once established, and returns year after year with minimal care. A must-have for gardeners who want beauty, resilience, and traditional herbal value in one plant. Plant Characteristics Height: 24–36 inches Growth Habit: Upright and clump-forming with sturdy stems Flower Type: Large purple-pink petals with prominent orange-brown cone centers Days to Maturity: 100–120 days Hardiness: Perennial in zones 3–9 Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Earthy and slightly floral with a hint of bitterness Culinary Uses: Roots and flowers are traditionally used in herbal teas and tinctures for immune support. Not typically used in savory cooking. Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Bee balm, black-eyed Susan, yarrow, and lavender Avoid Planting Near: Heavy shade or poorly drained areas — echinacea thrives in dry, sunny spots Bonus Benefit: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds while offering long-lasting summer blooms and winter seed heads for wildlife Common Issues and Solutions Poor Flowering: Needs full sun and well-drained soil to thrive and bloom fully Powdery Mildew: Space plants properly and avoid overhead watering to reduce humidity around foliage Slow Start from Seed: Be patient — echinacea germinates slowly and often blooms in its second year Seeds Per Packet 250mg Approximately 70 750mg Approximately 210