GardenGenius™ Purple Coneflower Deluxe Grow Kit – Indiana Native Perennial for Pollinators

Grow resilient Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) with the GardenGenius™ Deluxe Grow Kit. This Indiana native perennial supports butterflies, birds, and pollinators—including approximately six pollen-specialist bee species—and is recognized as a Keystone Native Plant for Ecoregion 8.

Kit Includes:

• 1 Indoor Mini Tabletop Greenhouse – ideal for starting seeds indoors
• 12 Organic Grow Media Pucks – nutrient-rich for healthy seedling growth
• More than 36 Native Purple Coneflower Seeds – premium, pollinator-friendly seed stock
• 1 Precision Laboratory Tweezer – for easy, accurate seed handling
• Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions – suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
• Native Region: Indiana & Midwest USA
• Mature Height: 2–5 ft
• Spread: 1.5–2 ft
• Bloom Time: April–September
• Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
• Soil Moisture: Medium, Dry
• Soil Type: Loam, Clay, Sand, Rich Organic Material
• Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Beneficial Insects, Birds
• Toxicity: No known toxicity issues for cats or dogs.

Planting Instructions:

• Place seeds in the freezer for 12 weeks to mimic cold stratification.
• Bury seeds just below the soil surface.
• Keep soil evenly moist until germination.

For science-backed native plant guidance, see Purdue University Publication POL-6-W: Recommended Indiana-Native Plants for Attracting Pollinators .