HERB-ECHINACEA-PURPUREA
HERB-ECHINACEA-PURPUREA
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Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea is also known as Purple Coneflower and is well known for the immune building and antibiotic properties of the root. Approved as a remedy for burns, bronchitis, colds, coughs, immune system support, sore throats, urinary tract infections and wounds. Echinacea purpurea is native to America and prefers deep rich loam in an open sunny position.
Frost resistant but drought tender. Perennial plant growing to 2m x 1m. Germination should take place in 14-21 days at 21 -23°C.
| Germination Time (Days) | 14 – 28 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 6 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 50 |
| pH | 6.5 – 7 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
60 - 120 cm (24 - 48 inches)
Season of Interest
Spring to Autumn
Temperature Range
18 - 30 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Perennial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun to Part Shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Raise seedlings
Soil
Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
pH
6.0 - 7.0
Soil Temperature
20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Seed Preparation
Cold stratification for 1-2 weeks before sowing
Sowing Depth
0.6 - 1.3 cm (0.25 - 0.5 inches)
Plant Spacing
30 cm (12 inches)
Row spacing
60 cm (24 inches)
Watering
Moderate, allow soil to dry between watering
Germination Time (Days)
10 - 21 days
Harvest Time (Days)
120 - 150 days
Good Companion Plants
Lavender, Yarrow, Rosemary
Bad Companion Plants
None specific
Pests
Japanese beetles, Aphids
Diseases
Root rot, Powdery mildew
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