Echinacea — Cheyenne Spirit Mix

$10.49

Echinacea hybrida 'Cheyenne Spirit.' Sow Cheyenne Spirit Echinacea Seeds in rows or clumps outdoors in early May for fall blooms. Sow indoors March 15th for August blooms. Plants bloom sixteen weeks after seeding. Germinate at 21°C (70°F), under bright lights. Cheyenne Spirit is a good, long lasting cut flower. Cheyenne Spirit Echinacea blooms range from yellow to pink to crimson. All Echinacea plants are drought tolerant, but this variety is so dear, you'll want to baby them in the garden. This premium hybrid Echinacea blend is an All America Selections winner, and is sold by seed count.

Perennial

Quick Facts:

Perennial
Blooms from yellow to pink to crimson
Flowers 16 weeks after seeding
Good cut flower
Drought tolerant

Size: 10 seeds

How To Grow: Here are some notes on how to grow Echinacea. These hardy perennial plants are broadly referred to as Coneflowers. They are highly attractive to pollinators and make excellent cut flowers. They look spectacular in mass plantings.

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy to Zone 3

Timing
Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before planting out. If started indoors in late winter, Echinacea may bloom in the first year. It can also be direct sown in early spring or early fall. Germination should occur in 10-21 days.

Starting
Sow seeds shallowly at only 3mm (1/8″) deep. If starting indoors, provide total darkness and a soil temperature of 21-25°C (70-75°F). Once sprouts appear, provide bright light.

Growing

Space plants at 30-38cm (12-15″) apart in any average, well drained, slightly acidic soil. Water plants regularly for best results, keeping the leaves as dry as possible. Leave seed heads intact over winter to feed birds and provide shelter for beneficial insects.

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