How to Propagate and Grow
Echinacea

Echinacea originate from the USA and are a genus of perennials.

Leaves are lance to linear shape or ovate and finely toothed.

Flowers are daisy like, some are reflexed.

Family: Asteraceae/Compositae

Species: E. purpurea

Common Names: Coneflower.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 1.5m (60inches).

Flowering: From summer to end of autumn.

Usage: Ideal in general borders.

They make an ideal cut flower.

Site: Grow them in full sun, they thrive in it!

They will also do well in partial shade.

Soil: Humus, fertile, rich and free draining.

Propagation Methods: By seed in spring.

Best germination temperature: 70 deg F.

Time from sowing to germination: 6 - 8 weeks.

How to sow seeds

Division in early spring or autumn.

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