• Red Coneflower Flower Seeds for Planting
  • Red Coneflower plant with vibrant red flowers
  • Red Coneflower Flower Seeds for Planting
  • Red Coneflower Flower Seeds for Planting
1 4

EdenValleySeeds

Red Coneflower Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Non-GMO Organic Garden Seeds

Red Coneflower Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Non-GMO Organic Garden Seeds

No reviews yet
$18.89 USD
$18.89 USD
Sale Sold out
Size
DELIVERY ESTIMATE
Oct 22 – Oct 24 Estimated arrival
ORDER Oct 12 Order placed
ORDER READY Oct 14 – Oct 15 2–3 business days
DELIVERED Oct 22 – Oct 24 10–12 business days total
Carefully packed and tracked from dispatch to delivery.
Secure checkout Carefully packed seeds Tracked delivery Quality-focused selection
View full details

Key Features

  • Produces vibrant red to reddish-pink daisy-like flowers with prominent central cones.
  • Upright perennial with sturdy stems and attractive green foliage.
  • Ideal for flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, prairie plantings, and pollinator gardens.
  • Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil.
  • Adds bold color and vertical interest to summer garden displays.

Growing Benefits

  • Adds rich red color to sunny garden spaces.
  • Provides attractive flowers for pollinator-friendly landscapes.
  • Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings.
  • Established plants can tolerate periods of dry weather.
  • Perennial growth provides recurring seasonal interest in suitable climates.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Red Coneflower
  • Botanical Name: Echinacea spp.
  • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
  • Colors: Red, reddish-pink, or red-purple depending on variety
  • Height: Approximately two to four feet, depending on variety
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
  • Water: Moderate during establishment; lower water needs once established
  • Germination Time: Approximately ten to twenty-one days under favorable conditions
  • Sowing Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly
  • Spacing: Approximately eighteen to twenty-four inches
  • Growing Zones: Generally USDA Zones three through nine, depending on species and cultivar
  • Flowering/Maturity: Typically flowers during summer after plants become established
  • Uses: Flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, prairie gardens, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes

Growing Tips

  • Choose a location receiving full sun and having good drainage.
  • Press seeds gently onto the soil surface rather than burying them deeply.
  • Keep the seedbed lightly moist during germination and early growth.
  • Leave enough space between plants for mature growth and good airflow.

Seed Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep them sealed in their original packet or an airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Unique Facts About Seeds

  • Coneflowers belong to the Echinacea genus in the daisy family, Asteraceae.
  • The central cone is made up of numerous tiny individual flowers called disk florets.
  • Coneflowers are valued in pollinator-friendly gardens because their flowers provide nectar and pollen.
  • Mature seed heads can remain attractive into fall and may provide food for birds.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season: Sow seeds in fall or early spring. Fall sowing can provide natural cold exposure that may help break seed dormancy in some coneflower species.

Sowing: Prepare a weed-free seedbed and scatter or sow seeds on the soil surface. Press them gently into the growing medium.

Depth: Surface sow or cover with only a very thin layer of soil.

Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings to approximately eighteen to twenty-four inches apart, depending on the mature size of the variety.

Sunlight: Grow in full sun for strong stems and abundant flowering.

Soil: Use well-drained soil with moderate fertility. Coneflowers generally tolerate a range of soil conditions when drainage is adequate.

Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination and early establishment. Once established, water deeply when needed and allow the soil to dry between watering.

Germination: Seeds may germinate within approximately ten to twenty-one days under suitable conditions. Germination can be slower or uneven depending on species and conditions.

Transplanting: Move established seedlings carefully after they develop several true leaves. Harden young plants gradually before planting outdoors.

Fertilizing: Avoid excessive fertilizer. If soil is poor, use a balanced flower fertilizer according to the product label.

Care: Keep weeds under control around young plants and maintain good airflow. Leaving spent seed heads can provide fall and winter garden interest.

Flowering/Maturity: Red coneflowers generally bloom during summer once established. Seed-grown plants may need more than one growing season before reaching their strongest flowering