{"title":"Echinacea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea spp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eEchinacea has been grown for centuries as both a hardy, beautiful perennial and a valued medicinal herb. Native to the prairies of North America, these resilient plants produce bold cone shaped flowers that draw in bees, butterflies and birds through the warm months. In traditional herbal use, the roots and sometimes the leaves are prepared to support immune function and overall vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eReliable in full sun and well-drained soil, echinacea forms long-lived clumps that return year after year with minimal care. It is a striking addition to herb gardens, borders and wildlife plantings, offering both beauty and a deep history of use as a household remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-700","title":"Echinacea Purpurea Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1\" data-end=\"23\"\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"490\"\u003ePurple Coneflower is a hardy perennial native to North America and one of the world's most widely cultivated medicinal herbs. A member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), it produces striking purple, cone-shaped flowers throughout summer that are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Equally at home in ornamental borders or medicinal herb gardens, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eEchinacea has been extensively studied for its ability to support healthy immune function and possesses well-documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Traditionally, it is used to support the body during colds, coughs and other upper respiratory infections. The leaves, flowers and roots can all be used to prepare teas and tinctures, with roots from plants at least two years old generally regarded as the most potent medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eApproximately 220 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eApproximately 90 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eTropics: April to August\u003cbr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eSubtropics: March to September\u003cbr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eMild climates: September to April\u003cbr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eCold climates: September to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eSow seed on the surface or cover lightly with 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix, as light assists germination. A period of cold stratification at around 5°C for 7 days may improve germination, although it is generally less important than for \u003cem data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e. Grow in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil, spacing plants 40–50 cm apart. Harvest leaves and flowers as required, with roots best harvested after at least two years of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1788\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1788\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649674662106,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Echinacea_Purpurea2.jpg?v=1784857978"},{"product_id":"echinacea-angustifolia-699","title":"Echinacea Angustifolia Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy North American prairie perennial valued for its long history of traditional herbal use and attractive summer flowers. Plants form narrow, upright grey-green leaves and produce soft rose-pink, cone-shaped blooms that attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Slower growing than \u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is often regarded as the more potent medicinal species and is particularly prized for its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants thrive in full sun and very well-drained soils, preferring the drier conditions of their native prairie habitat. Cold stratification greatly improves germination, making this species well worth the extra preparation for gardeners interested in growing their own medicinal herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, the roots have been used to support healthy immune function and are generally harvested after two to three years, once they have fully developed. The leaves and flowers may also be used in teas and tinctures, although the roots remain the most valued medicinal part. While \u003cem\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/em\u003e has a long history of traditional use, modern clinical studies suggest it may help reduce the duration of some upper respiratory tract infections, although results vary depending on the preparation used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 240–280 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 40 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to May and August to October\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to May and September to November\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best germination, refrigerate seed at approximately 5°C for 2–4 weeks before sowing. Surface sow or cover lightly with no more than 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix, as light assists germination. Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged, with temperatures between 18–22°C. Transplant seedlings into a sunny, well-drained position, spacing plants 30–45 cm apart. Avoid heavy, poorly drained soils, particularly over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649652117722,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Echinacea_Angustifolia_ef995735-f337-435f-a3ca-82f17588c6ae.jpg?v=1770866460"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/echinacea.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}