Showy, dark, cone-shaped center with purple petals identies this popular "Prairie Wildflower". Easy to grow and drought tolerant. Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea Online Code: 141436 Product Weight: 150 seeds Plant Type: Perennial Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9 Bloom Color: Purple Grows Best In: Part Sun/Part Shade Bloom Period: June to September Days to Seed Germination: 10 to 14 days Seed Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4") Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1") Plant Spread: 30-45 cm (12-18") Growing Height: 75-105 cm (30-42") Tolerance: Drought tolerant Planting Instructions: Sow seed directly into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. For earlier blooms, start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.