Echinacea purpurea seeds, organic
$2.95 – $199.00
Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 12
Herbaceous perennial prairie dweller. Originally native to a wide band stretching from Michigan south to Louisiana, then west to Texas and Oklahoma, but currently uncommon in the wild. Widely cultivated. Does well in pots. Among all 9 species of Echinacea, this one is best suited to varied growing conditions, whether coastal or mountain, east or west. It is easy to grow, and produces on the average 1/2 pound of fresh root by the dormant period following the second year of growth. Our strain was originally derived from a rare wild collection. It has not been intentionally modified or hybridized in any way from the original source, and therefore contains the rich spectrum of active chemicals found in the original wild plant. Traditional usage (TWM): immune enhancement, antiinflammatory. Plant prefers full sun and rich, moist soil of garden or grassland. Sow seed in the early spring in flats outdoors or in the greenhouse, and transplant seedlings out to the garden or field in mid-spring (middle of May in our area). Starting earlier, and transplanting twice into progressively bigger containers will result in a much better rooted transplant, which will probably flower in the first year. It is fairly easy to seed this plant directly in the garden or field. Sow the seed shallowly in the early to mid-spring. Keep moist. Once the plants are up, you must stay on top of the weeds, and thin to 1 foot spacing after the second set of leaves has formed. Plant 1 foot apart. Flowers 3 to 4 feet tall.
Packet contains 100 seeds
5 g contains ~2,100 seeds
10 g contains ~4,200 seeds
100 g contains ~42,000 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
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Shawna Stone (verified owner) –
Hi, I bought some seeds from strictly medicinal and I was wondering if they need light to germinate
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Richo Cech –
Hi Shawna, The seed is actually enclosed in a spongy pericarp so light wouldn’t hit it, anyway. However planting very near the surface, tamping well and giving only moderate heat is advised. They do great with standard greenhouse culture and can even be direct-seeded in the spring garden. Just remember germ times are likely to be up to 30 days so mark your planting well. The photos in the gallery should help differentiate actual Ech purps from weeds. Richo
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Richard Mattocks –
How deer resistant is this plant?
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Richo Cech –
hi richard, i think they’re pretty high on the scale of deer resistant plants. i grew commercial quantities in an unfenced area for years and deer came through regularly. richo
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B –
Had great germination rates with these seeds (last year) and transplanted to garden; finally saw the beautiful blooms this year. I’m in zone 7a/b (Utah) and they overwintered just fine with a healthy layer of mulch. Wonderful!
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Maria Ramirez –
I loved my seeds off this website! everything I purchased, everything has grown lovely. I had issues buying from other vendors, but this place was worth every penny. Thank you so much!!
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Walter Rieger –
Dear Richo
Its a great pleasure to salute you again, its Walter from El Salvador.
My question is if you can send some Echinacea seeds to El Salvador in these days and if you can send them by fedex or DHL?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Walter, Thank you, it is my pleasure as well. Perhaps best to e-mail me at herbseed@budget.net
Richo
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Tricia Guinle –
How long do orders take to come in?
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Richo Cech –
We’re about 30 days out on shipping simple seed orders and working just a bit harder than human beings should have to work
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Tricia Guinle –
Great, thanks ! You are doing important work. Medicine is essential!
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