Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea root is gaining a wide reputation as a blood purifier that increases the immune system's ability to fight infections. It is also thought to inhibit certain viruses such as flu and herpes. Historically, Native Americans used Echinacea as an analgesic for treating toothaches and as an immune system stimulant for the treatment of colds and sore throats.
HR55 ECHINACEA PURPUREA SEEDSPurple Coneflower
Large rose-purple flowers have downward pointing petals and a prominent orange tipped cone. A favorite of the Monarch butterfly. Packet is 100 seeds.

How to Plant ECHINACEA SeedsSow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil and cover lightly. Kept at 70 degrees F., germination averages 21-28 days. Can direct sow into prepared seed beds 1/8 inch deep in groups of 3-4 seeds, spaced 18-24 inches apart. Thin to the strongest plant. Comments: Full sun, will tolerate some drought once established, performs better with regular water. Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. One of the finest garden perennials.
