Viewing post #994391 by stone

You are viewing a single post made by stone in the thread called Germination questions - Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea).
Image
Nov 23, 2015 8:46 AM CST
Name: stone
near Macon Georgia (USA) (Zone 8a)
Garden Sages Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Plant Identifier
Michaelgardens said:I have never grown and would appreciate any tips on germinating Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea). I have heard cold conditioning the seed is recommended. I was unsuccessful doing it artificially so I would plan to try it naturally. As fall is here in the deep south (southern edge of zone 8b - 9a is only a short mile away) I would guess now is the time to get them into the ground?
Any help on germination procedures, location, drainage, likes, dislikes. Any information at all :)

Thanks,
Michael

In Alabama, the growing conditions should be the same as at my house in middle GA.
It's been my experience that working up a seedbed, and then scattering the seed on top of the bed in the autumn results in a nice bed of plants in the spring.

Of minor concern is the songbird population which has been busily scratching up my seed beds in my current garden.

Of interest is the fact that seeds sown in summer have occasionally come up with the autumn rains, only to die in the winter cold...

My echinacea do best in well drained soil, in full sun... and have an amazing tolerance to drought.

The echinacea are eaten by deer, so a fence is recommended. They are also eaten by voles, so... If you have a problem with those pests....
Maybe spread some used kitty litter over the bed...

« Return to the thread "Germination questions - Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea)"
« Return to Ask a Question forum
« Return to the Garden.org homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )