Narrowleaf Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) Perennial

Native Americans were the first to value this prairie wildflower for its remarkable medicinal benefits. Beautiful flowerheads loaded with active compounds bloom on hardy plants that reach 3-4 tall at maturity. Germination is challenging, rarely exceeding 50% so be patient!

• 50 seeds minimum per packet
• Germination: 20+ days
• Bloom time: Spring/summer
• In late winter or spring, gently blend seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 90 days before direct sowing ” deep in full sun. Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings are established. In late fall, direct sow seeds ” deep gently covering with soil.
• Space plants 18-24 apart
• USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8
• Perennial