Up for sale is one pack of 300 Echinacea flower seeds (Echinacea purpurea). Also known as Purple Conflower these heirloom flowers are very easy to sow and create lavender petals on 36" stems. Long used as an immune booster and as a natural anti inflammatory.
We offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.
CULTURE
Soil temperature: 70 degrees fahrenheit
Germination lighting: Light required
Plant spread: 24"
Plant height: 18''
Plant type: Perennial
Maturation days: 55 days
Good for zones 3-12 Coneflower are best direct seeded after your first frost in the fall. These need light to germinate so sow on the surface and lightly dust with peat or compost. You can also start these early in pots, or if sowing in mild zone, but you will need to cold treat them prior to sowing. When cold treating place your seeds in a baggies with a cup of peat or sand and add 1/4 cup of water. You want your medium moist but not soggy. Place in your fridge for 60 days checking half way through to see if you need to add a little more water.
Once your cold treatment period has passed you can let your medium dry out overnight and then sow into your garden using the instruction above. When starting in pots sow seeds on the surface of your potting mix and lightly cover with with screened sand sand as they prefer light to germinate.
Uses:
- Common Cold & Flu: The most frequent use for echinacea is to reduce the severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms. Some studies show a modest benefit, especially when taken at the first sign of symptoms, while others show no significant effect.
- Respiratory Infections: It is used for other upper respiratory issues, including coughs, bronchitis, and sore throats.
- Skin Health: When applied topically (as a cream or ointment), echinacea may help with conditions such as acne, eczema, minor wounds, burns, and insect bites due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
- Other Traditional Uses: Historically, Native Americans used echinacea for a wide range of ailments, including toothaches, snakebites, and various infections. In modern alternative medicine, it has also been used to treat anxiety, migraines, and urinary tract infections, but research supporting these uses is limited.
How to Use:
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Tea: Steep 1 tablespoon of dried leaves and/or flowers in 8 ounces of hot water.
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Tinture: Chop leaves and flowers to a rough cut and place in a sealed glass container covered with high proof alcohol like Everclear. Let sit for 4-6 weeks and then strain eventually straining with a coffee filter. Shelf life is approximately 2 years.
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Essential Oil: Infuse dried flowers and leaves in a carrier oil (like sweet almond, jojoba, or olive oil) in a sealed jar for several weeks, using either the sun-infusion (sunny window) or gentle heat method (slow cooker), then strain thoroughly and store in a dark glass bottle. Always ensure flowers are completely dry to prevent rancidity and use a clean jar for a long-lasting, skin-soothing infusion.