{"title":"Echinacea Seeds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea","title":"Echinacea Purpurea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e110 DAYS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautiful 3-4\" flowers with pink-orange center cones and radiating magenta petals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMedicinal compounds are most concentrated in young flower buds and fibrous roots. This is the easiest and hardiest cultivar to grow in northern climates. Seeds must be cold-treated before germination. Approx. 7,500 seeds\/oz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedicinal and ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAttracts monarch butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e30-47\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePerennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"High Mowing","offers":[{"title":"1\/32 oz","offer_id":41227522932920,"sku":"HM-6040.1","price":4.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/products\/echinacea-purpurea.jpg?v=1647356282"},{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-purple-coneflower","title":"Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"87\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"21\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 2 years for full plant development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"156\" data-start=\"89\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"102\" data-start=\"89\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.2g or about 45 seeds, (sows 24-36’)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"158\"\u003eA popular ornamental and medicinal plant, Echinacea purpurea features 3-4 in. flowers with pink-orange cone-shaped centers and purple-pink rays. It is easy to germinate and widely adapted, with the added benefit that its seeds do not require cold treatment. Unlike other Echinaceas, it has fibrous roots rather than a taproot and is more highly branched at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"527\"\u003eGrowing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"555\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"555\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"567\" data-start=\"557\"\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9 (perennial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"608\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 in. tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"639\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"641\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-resistant, keep young plants well weeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically around 50%, with 7 days of stratification at 40°F enhancing germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eMedicinal Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"827\"\u003eEchinacea is known for its immunostimulant, bacteriostatic, and anti-viral properties. It activates macrophages, increases white blood cell levels, and inhibits microbial hyaluronidase, making it a useful short-term immune booster (2 weeks maximum). However, it is contraindicated in autoimmune disorders and progressive diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure","offers":[{"title":"45 Seeds","offer_id":42028230148280,"sku":"SE-71224","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/products\/echinacea-purpurea_LRG_medium_jpg.webp?v=1668700928"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/collections\/swf220--swf2030-purple-coneflower---echinacea-purpurea-1237_1_bf72ccc2-846a-4191-b327-47dc551c00e1.jpg?v=1748625408","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/collections\/echinacea-seeds.oembed","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}