Description
Paradiso Tall Echinacea Mix is a strong perennial anchor for sunny gardens. Expect sturdy coneflower stems, prominent centers, and a warm palette that carries beds from high summer toward fall.
Why Grow It
- Long-blooming perennial for bees, butterflies, and birds.
- Warm color range pairs well with grasses, yarrow, salvia, and late summer herbs.
- Good cut flower with strong stems and recognizable garden character.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Echinacea purpurea |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Hardy perennial |
| Mature height | 30-36 in. |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Summer through early fall |
| Seed count | 10 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors in late winter or direct sow after frost. Press into soil surface or cover very lightly; light aids germination. |
| Spacing | 18-24 in. apart |
| Germination | 10-20 days; optional 2-4 week cold stratification can help |
Best For
- pollinator gardens
- prairie-style borders
- summer cut flowers
- bird-friendly seed heads
Packet Details
Includes 10 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your local season.
FAQ
Does echinacea bloom the first year?
Some plants may bloom lightly the first year if started early, but stronger flowering usually begins after establishment.
Should I deadhead coneflowers?
Deadhead for tidier repeat bloom, or leave late seed heads standing for birds and winter texture.
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