Echinacea laevigata (Smooth Purple Coneflower) [15 Seeds]

Germination Information: I recommend these seeds only for gardeners who have experience with seeds that benefit from or require a chilling period. It’s easiest to surface-sow (do not cover) the seeds in a pot in late fall to mid-winter, setting them outdoors in a spot protected from mice so they can get a natural chilling period and then germinate when conditions are right in spring. The “winter sowing” technique works great with this species. The last time I grew this species from seed, I sowed on January 1 using this approach, and seedlings began appearing on April 1.

If you sow after early February, consider giving the seeds an artificial chilling period of about 2 months. Based on personal experience, I can say that it’s possible for these seeds to germinate without a chilling period. The overall germination percentage may be lower this way, and sprouting may be erratic (happening over a period of weeks to months), but it’s worth considering if you are starting at a non-optimal time (spring or summer).

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