HERB-ECHINACEA-PURPUREA
HERB-ECHINACEA-PURPUREA
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Availability: 59 in stock
Seeds Per Pack: 90
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.
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| 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 | – |
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