Description:A favourite prairie native wildflower that accentuates the gardenscape with bright yellow. Attracts pollinators. Drought-tolerant and deer resistant.
Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: ~ 150 seeds
Latin Name:Rudbeckia hirta
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Main Uses:Ornamental, naturescape
Zone Hardiness:Zone 3 perennial
Exposure:Full sun
Height: 30 -90 cm (12 -36 inches)
Flower Colour:Yellow
Flowering Time:July to August
Seed Source: Organically grown
Germination: 7 – 10 days at 21C.
Indoors:3 – 5 seeds per plug,6 – 10 weeks before average last frost date
Planting out:Plant in loose, fertile soil once all chance of frost has passed.
Direct Seeding:Echinacea can be direct-seeded in late May, but will not bloom until its second year. Another option is to sow outdoors (into prepared beds) in late fall, which will yield strong, first-year blooming plants the next summer.
Planting depth: 1/4 “
Spacing:Space transplants 12″ apart
Growing in Containers:Grows very well in larger containers and raised beds, although winter hardiness may be impacted.
Growing in Mixed Planters:Not well suited to mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Containers):Plant in a quality, well-draining organic-based potting mix. Feed regularly with organic fertilizer. An organic bloom-booster fertilizer at first onset of buds will encourage larger blooms and more abundant flowering.
Watering (Containers):Water containers deeply when the top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor pots every day or two during very hot weather.
Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in average garden soil, amended with compost on an annual basis. No additional fertilizing is required.
Watering (Garden):Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.
Beneficials Attracted to this Plant:Many butterflies, as well as bees, feed on the nectar of echinacea.
Notes:Deadhead flowers to promote tidy re-blooming.
Suitability for Indoors:Not suited for indoors.
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