{"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\/products\/echinacea-angustifolia-699","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}