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Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
Also known as: coneflower, purple coneflower
Native prairie coneflower used medicinally for immune support. Attracts pollinators. Low maintenance once established.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth0.13–0.25″
Height24–48″
Spread18–24″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
8–10 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
0–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
10–21 days
Days to Harvest
120–365 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–9
Seeds benefit from cold stratification. May not bloom first year from seed. Drought tolerant once established.
Companion Plants
No companion data available for this plant yet.