Grow Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) from Seed Name: Eastern Purple Coneflower / Echinacea purpurea Days to Maturity: Blooms June to August Light Preference: Full sun, part sun Hardiness Zones: 4-10 Plant Spacing: 12-15″ Soil Preference: Moist, moderate Plant Height: 40″ Uses: Culinary, Medicinal, Attracts Pollinators, Honeybees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds. Deer Resistant. Native to North America, the Purple Coneflower is becoming more rare in the wild. Commonly known for its powerful immune system properties (Echinacea), the Purple Coneflower is an all around attractive and useful wildflower to have in your garden. This is a perennial, and will provide a big harvest during its second year of growth. Cut back any material remaining in the spring to allow it to fully flourish throughout summer. Great for teas too!
