As usual I planted my seed directly into little containers filled with my own compost, I have a habit of keeping way more of the Purple Coneflower seeds than I need, so I just throw some in a pot, food container or what ever is available all along. Then I have plenty of the little plants to give away and replant in my own garden. I noticed that lately the compost is getting too compact so I think I am going to try adding some vermiculite. The Coneflowers are strong enough to push up though it, but I have a feeling some of the other plants might not be. It seems every year I loose a few, remove a few and move them around so it is nice to be able to just pop a new one in. I tried The White Coneflowers and had very little luck with them "White Swan" I think, put the old purple ones never let me down. I normally wait for mine to get larger before transplanting them, and they don't seem to notice they have been moved.
