Narrow Leaf Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea angustifolia) Drought Tolerant Purple Coneflower, Texas Native Host Plant

Narrow leaf Coneflower is a rugged and showy, drought-tolerant perennial native to Texas and the Great Plains of the central US. It looks similar to Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) but is more tolerant of drought and poor, hot soils.
The threatened Ottoe Skipper's life cycle depends greatly on Echinacea angustifolia. The blooms attract many different pollinators and the seeds are eaten by some birds.
Group or mass in borders, native plant gardens, naturalized areas, prairies or wildflower meadows.

USDA Zones: 4-9
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Height: 2 feet
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Description: Clay Loam, Medium Loam, Sandy Loam, Clay, Sandy
Native Habitat: Woodlands' edge, Opening, Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas

Germination: Best sown outdoors in Fall in well-draining soil. Seeds need around 90 days of cold-moist stratification. Alternatively, place seeds in moist sand in the refrigerator for 90 days, but not as reliable as outdoor sowing in Fall.