Seeds – Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Direct sow in late fall or winter.  Can be spread on soil or snow November-February; manually till snow if a crust has formed to prevent seed from being blown away.

If starting indoors for spring planting, stratify seeds in a soil-less moist medium, alternating daily between the fridge and freezer for 1 week. Germinate indoors for 5 weeks before transplanting outdoors, once night temperatures are at 10 C.