{"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","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/echinacea-purpurea-purple-coneflower","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}