Purple Cone Flower Seeds - Natures Universal Healer

Purple Cone Flower Seeds

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(Echinacea purpurea)

Purple Coneflower, commonly known as Echinacea, is a hardy perennial cherished both for its striking purple-pink blooms and its long history in folk herbalism. A pollinator favorite, it’s as beautiful in the garden as it is valued in traditional wellness practices. Historically used as a seasonal immune-support herb. Commonly utilized to prepare teas, tinctures, tonics, salves and more!

Key Benefits (Traditional Uses)

• Immune Support → Traditionally valued for helping the body stay resilient during seasonal challenges.
• Respiratory Comfort → Folk herbalists used it in teas or tinctures to ease throat scratchiness and general chest discomfort.
• Wound & Skin Care → Historically applied as poultices, washes, or salves for minor skin irritations, bug bites, and scratches.
• Anti-inflammatory Support → Traditionally used to calm swelling or discomfort in joints and tissues.
• General Vitality → Long respected by Native American tribes and herbalists as a strengthening tonic for overall wellness.

How to Grow Purple Coneflower

• Packet includes 100+ Non-GMO, wild-harvested, untreated heirloom seeds
• Perennial in zones 3–9
• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
• Cold stratify: sow in fall for natural winter chill, or refrigerate seeds 30–60 days before spring planting
• Plant ¼" deep; blooms mid-to-late summer

Growing Life of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

• Perennial Herb → Returns year after year, growing stronger with time.
• Year 1 → Plants focus on root development. You’ll usually see leafy growth, but blooms may be limited.
• Year 2 → Plants reach maturity and produce vibrant purple-pink flowers with spiky cone centers.
• Bloom Season → Summer through early fall (June–September). Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Height & Spread → Grows 2–4 feet tall with sturdy stems, forming clumps that expand each season.
• Longevity → With proper care, plants can thrive and bloom for 5–10 years or more.
• Seed Production → After blooming, flower heads dry and form seeds, which can self-sow or be saved for replanting.
• Winter → Top growth dies back, but roots remain alive underground, ready to sprout again in spring.

Important Notes

• Best when grown in healthy soil without chemicals
• Use with care — this plant has strong traditional associations but is not FDA evaluated
• Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease