Live flower plants are around 30-60+ days old and between 3" to 12" tall depending on species and are shipped in a pot.
2nd year. Natural, Heritage Purple Coneflower Echinacea Plant. Echinacea purpurea. Echinacea thrives as a warm-climate perennial and flowering herb native to Eastern North America. These wildflowers are beloved, with pink-purple petals blooming on thin green stalks growing 4" high! Echinacea has been used medicinally for generations to help fight colds, flu, and even soothe skin issues. While the Purple Echinacea root can be gathered the next year, the leaves and pretty daisy-like blossoms can be picked in its first season if planted early.
Echinacea Flower Plant
Species - Purple Cone Flower
Species - White Swan
Other Names -- Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower, Hedgehog Coneflower
Color -- Soft rosy pink "daisy-like" petals and an orange-spiked cone center
Days to Maturity -- 70-84 days
Hardiness Zone -- 3-8
Planting Depth -- Plant 2-3 seeds ¼" deep
Plant Spacing -- 24 inches
Growth Habit -- 36-48" tall bushy shrub with an 18-24" widespread of well-branched 4-5" blooms
Soil Preference -- Average, loamy, well-drained
Light Preference -- Full sun
Taxonomy -- Echinacea purpurea
Seed Type -- Perennial