Echinacea purpurea
Origin: Eastern North America via Winona, Minnesota
Improvement status: Wild
Seeds per packet: ~100
Germination tested 10/2025: 72%
Life cycle: Perennial
Famous medicinal coneflower, beloved both in the garden and the medicine cabinet. Gorgeous purple flowers brighten any summer landscape. Excellent pollinator plant and wildlife habitat.
Our seed comes from our friend Bonnie in Winona, Minnesota, who is a talented forager and wildcrafter, and very familiar with the flora of the Driftless region. This seed was harvested wild in the Winona area.
GROWING TIPS: Plants grow to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Seed in fall or early spring. Typically seeds are relatively easy to germinate and do not require stratification.
