Echinacea purpurea
also known as Purple Coneflower
----approx 50 seeds---
Organically grown
This is a well known and versitile flower used as a medicinal herb and an attractive garden feature. The plants produce tall cone shaped flowers with purple petals. Important in many medicinal remedies such as cold and flu treatments.
Perennial
Sow in Spring and Summer - needs cold stratification for best results
Sow on surface, seedlings emerge 14-21 days -
Recommended germination method -
Surface sow on pre moistened, premium seed raising mix in a seedling tray, moisten, cover with cling wrap (with a few holes poked in it) and place in fridge for 2-3 weeks before removing to a temperature of 20-25 degrees C. Keep out of direct sunlight until germinated. Keep moist at all times with a misting gun to avoid disturbing the seeds.
You can also place the whole packet in the fridge for 4 weeks before planting out or plant in winter and allow the natural cool temperatures to stratify the seeds, they will then emerge in Spring.