Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea purpurea)

Grow one of North America's most beloved medicinal herbs with Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea purpurea). Native to the central United States, this beautiful perennial is treasured for its striking purple blooms, long flowering season, and deep roots. A longtime favorite in traditional herb gardens, echinacea is commonly grown by gardeners and herbalists who enjoy cultivating their own herbal apothecary.

Our Certified Organically Grown Purple Coneflower Seeds are sourced from Strictly Medicinal Seeds, a family-owned seed company specializing in medicinal and culinary herb seeds. This is a non-hybridized strain selected to preserve the characteristics of traditional Echinacea purpurea. Whether you're planting a medicinal herb garden, creating a pollinator habitat, or adding native beauty to your landscape, purple coneflower is a timeless addition to the homestead.

Homestead Ideas

• Grow in a traditional medicinal herb garden.
• Add to pollinator and native wildflower plantings.
• Harvest flowers and roots for traditional herbal preparations.
• Include in cottage gardens for long-lasting summer color.
• Plant alongside other classic homestead herbs.

⭐ Pro Tip Many herbalists allow echinacea plants to mature for several seasons before harvesting roots, while enjoying the beautiful flowers and pollinator activity each summer.

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
• Common Name: Purple Coneflower
• Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–12
• Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet
• Recommended Spacing: Approximately 12 inches
• Packet Size: Approximately 200 seeds
• Seed Source: Strictly Medicinal Seeds
• Certified Organically Grown
• Non-Hybridized Strain

Planting Instructions

Sow seeds shallowly in spring and lightly cover with soil. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination. Thin seedlings to approximately 12 inches apart once established.

What's Included

• Approximately 200 Certified Organically Grown Purple Coneflower Seeds from Strictly Medicinal Seeds