Dark Red Coneflower Seeds - Flower Plant

Dark Red Coneflower is a hardy flowering perennial known for its rich dark red daisy-like blooms and upright clumping growth habit. This ornamental plant grows well in borders, pollinator gardens, prairie plantings, and cottage gardens where full sunlight and well-drained soil are available. It adapts to temperate climates and develops abundant seasonal flowering during warm growing periods.

Features

• Produces dark red daisy-like flowers
• Upright clumping perennial growth habit
• Suitable for borders and pollinator gardens
• Adapted to temperate climate conditions
• Performs well in sunny outdoor locations
• Suitable for prairie and cottage garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea
• Common Name (US): Coneflower
• Seed Type / Variety: Dark Red Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: February to May or September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 2-4 weeks in soil temperatures around 65-75°F (18-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 feet tall, 1-2 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches apart