Purple Coneflower Echinacea Native Forb

100 Days to Maturity (first year). Certified Organic.

Stunning pinkish-purple petals that pollinators love. A prairie favorite. A long history of medicinal use, especially the roots. 

Transplant or direct seed. Sow seeds in early spring or late fall in sunny location with well-draining soil. Transplant in spring after danger of hard freezes. Seedlings should germinate within 2-4 weeks. If started indoors in late winter, flowers may bloom the first year.

Seed Source Information:

Lot # JSS-OG-1139A-2023: Purchased in bulk from Johnny's Selected Seeds in 2023. Certified Organic. Tested at 78% germination in 2023. Purchased due to a delay in processing our own seed supply. 

Lot # CO-OG-1139B-2024: Grown by Circadian Organics in Ferryville, WI in 2024 from plants started in 2019. Certified Organic. Germination tests pending.

Echinacea Growing Resources

The Midwest, with its unique combination of diverse topographies, microclimates, soil types, and weather patterns, presents a distinct set of growing challenges. At Driftless Seed Supply, our deep understanding of these conditions, honed by years of experience as Midwest growers, informs every seed we produce.

Generations of seed production, coupled with rigorous trialing in partnership with regional farmers, have enabled us to offer seeds that are exceptionally well-suited to the Midwest's unique growing environment.

Our commitment goes beyond just supplying seeds. We strive to ensure that Midwest farmers and gardeners like you have access to seeds that are not only well-adapted to our region but also capable of producing outstanding yields. Each generation of seeds we cultivate here in the Midwest—rather than in distant, climatically different regions—enhances the adaptability and performance of our varieties, setting them apart from those offered by many other seed companies.

Additionally, our collaboration with small local farms for most of our seed production is a testament to our dedication to strengthening the Midwest's food system. This approach not only supports local agriculture but also avoids the need to rely on large-scale production facilities in distant locations, whether out West or abroad.

We ship anywhere in the lower 48 states of the US via USPS.

All sales are final and we do not accept returns or exchanges except in the case of delivering the wrong item or recalling specific seed lots due to contamination. For wholesale customers who purchase our pre-filled bundles, we will provide a credit for the following season’s order for any packets returned by October 1st. 

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