Flowers , Echinacea 'Pinky Purple' Coneflower (Herb)

Echinacea Purpurea, Elk Root, Purple coneflower, One of the most widely used plants of the American Indians & still widely used as a herbal remedy now, the Tap Root used for its immune-enhancing properties & popularly believed to stimulate the body's non-specific immune system & ward off infections. Herbaceous perennial with flowers that look like the pinky / light purple (with a burnt orange cone) sunflowers with bloom late spring to mid-summer & florets seated round a high cone (30 to 40 in) tall on a single stout stick. Deer resistant (honey-scented flowers), Seed Count Approx - 55 avg

 SOWING - Cold stratification was required to break dormancy, Sow seed outdoors in very early spring or early autumn. Prefers full sun, with well-drained soil. Do not over-water during the growth cycle (roots can rot). Known for slow germination, so be patient. Deer resistant - Blooms 8 to 10 wks.