{"product_id":"narrow-leaf-echinacea","title":"Narrow Leaf Echinacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarrow Leaf Echinacea, the true medicinal, grows to 2-3 feet and is covered with pale pink to violet 2-inch blooms. Echinacea was widely used by the Great Plains tribes of Native Americans and is still in use today as an anti-bacterial, an immune system stimulant, and as an insecticide. The root of the plant is the primary medicinal contributor.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e50 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3cab16;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial, zones 3-8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow ⅛” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Cold treating for 2-3 weeks aids germination. Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost, 18-24\" apart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-spring and fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18-24\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15-20\" x 30-36\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Full sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Narrow Leaf Echinacea needs average, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to flower from seed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooms in the first season when started early indoors, mid to late summer thereafter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower beds, cottage and wildflower gardens, cut flowers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattracts pollinators and birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater seedlings regularly until established. Amend the soil with compost before transplanting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t cut the plant down in fall, leave the edible seedheads up for the birds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5281280900,"sku":"48003","price":2.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/products\/narrow-leaf-echinacea-flowers-pinetree-garden-seeds-201.jpg?v=1601919722","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/narrow-leaf-echinacea","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}