Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea

Not only is the purple coneflower grown for its ornamental value, but it is widely used as an herbal remedy. Its showy, daisy-like, purple coneflowers bloom all summer. Beautiful in a meadow, native plant garden, or naturalized area. Well-adapted to many conditions. Grow in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Will self-seed to form small colonies around plant. Birds love to help with the seeding by voraciously attacking the seeds when they are ripe! Great garden staple. 50 seeds/2.50.