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Echinacea purpurea
Purple Cone Flower
Compositae
Our Echinacea have flowered all
through spring, summer and autumn. They will die down over
winter then rise again in early spring. Feed well to
encourage flower. The root may be harvested when the plant
is about 2-3 years old depending on how well you have looked
after the plant.
Sow Echinacea seeds
in late spring or at a temperature of at least 13° C to
germinate.
Plant out in an area that you wish to leave them undisturbed
for many years. Water and
mulch well but take care not to disturb the roots too much.
Plant in full sun to partial shade.
50 fresh seeds $3.50
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Echinacea - purpurea is an important medicinal herb to have
in your garden.
Not only is it a pleasure to grow, its uses are limitless.
We use the roots of
Echinacea to stimulate the immune system and
promote healing.
Echinacea's most common use is to ward off the
onset of the common cold and to alleviate the effects of a
sore throat.
Parts Used:
Roots
and leaves
of a two year old plant.
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