Purple Coneflower is a hardy Echinacea purpurea perennial for zones 4-8. Established plants stand 40-45 inches tall and carry abundant 4-inch bluish-purple flowers from July to September.
Sow 1/8 inch deep indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or outdoors in mid-spring and fall, then transplant 18-24 inches apart after frost. Sprouts in 10-21 days at 70-75F. Blooms first season when started early.
