Narrow Leaf Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) is a classic prairie perennial cherished for its narrow petals, spiny cone centers, and long-lasting summer blooms. This hardy, drought-tolerant wildflower thrives in poor soils and sunny locations, making it excellent for low-maintenance gardens, native landscapes, and pollinator habitats. Its showy blooms support bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout the summer.

Features

• Pink daisy-like coneflowers with narrow petals
• Excellent pollinator plant for bees and butterflies
• Tough native perennial for prairies, meadows, and dry soils
• Blooms in mid to late summer
• Non-GMO Echinacea angustifolia heirloom seeds

Specifications

• Common Name: Narrow Leaf Echinacea, Narrow-Leaved Coneflower
• Scientific Name: Echinacea angustifolia
• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Flower Color: Pink petals with brown/orange cone
• Bloom Season: Mid–late summer
• Height: 12–24 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Soil Preference: Dry, rocky, or well-drained soil
• Drought Tolerance: High once established
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Water Needs: Low after establishment
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic: Not certified organic
• Pollinator Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches
• Seed Viability: 3–5 years if stored cool & dry

Planting Guide

• Stratify seeds by refrigerating for 30–60 days before sowing.
• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before frost or direct sow outdoors in fall or early spring.
• Cover seeds lightly (approx. 1/8 inch).
• Keep soil moist until germination (may take 21–40 days).
• Transplant into full sun and well-drained soil.
• Water sparingly once established; plants thrive in dry soil.
• Allow seeds to mature on heads if natural reseeding is desired.