Purple
coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Asteraceae) is frequently cultivated as
an ornamental and is the easiest species of Echinacea to grow. It
attracts butterflies, moths, bees and other insects into the garden. The
roots, seeds and fresh flowers are all medicinal and can be made into a
tingly tasting, immune-stimulating tea or tincture. I use Echinacea as a
short-term remedy for warding off colds and flu -- when a person has
been exposed to infection or feels the initial stages of sickness. For
instance: flying on the plane, visiting with a sick friend or co-worker,
or having someone sick in the home. Echinacea can also shorten the
duration of an infectious illness. Many people stop taking it once they
are sick, thinking it can’t help anymore, but Echinacea stimulates many
aspects of our immune system to fight infection quicker.
Cultivation: Sow in greenhouse trays or directly in the ground in early spring. Germination is usually 2-3 weeks. To
improve the germination rate, cold condition (stratify) the seeds for
two weeks prior to planting (see the link in the article below to learn
more about stratification). Echinacea typically doesn’t flower the first
year (when grown from seed) and needs two to three years growth before
the roots are ready to harvest. The seeds are relished by gold finches
and will self-sow if left on the plant over winter. Echinacea purpurea
is an herbaceous perennial, plant in full sun, 1-2’ apart, grows to 3-4’
tall. Plants can also be divided in the early spring or fall; a piece
of the root with a bud and few inches of root is sufficient for starting
a new plant.
An Herbalist's Guide to Growing & Using Echinacea: http://is.gd/o1HK5N
Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies: http://goo.gl/3Gkkm
110 Seeds, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Seeds: http://is.gd/m0TFmV
Purple
coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Asteraceae) is frequently cultivated as
an ornamental and is the easiest species of Echinacea to grow. It
attracts butterflies, moths, bees and other insects into the garden. The
roots, seeds and fresh flowers are all medicinal and can be made into a
tingly tasting, immune-stimulating tea or tincture. I use Echinacea as a
short-term remedy for warding off colds and flu -- when a person has
been exposed to infection or feels the initial stages of sickness. For
instance: flying on the plane, visiting with a sick friend or co-worker,
or having someone sick in the home. Echinacea can also shorten the
duration of an infectious illness. Many people stop taking it once they
are sick, thinking it can’t help anymore, but Echinacea stimulates many
aspects of our immune system to fight infection quicker.
Cultivation: Sow in greenhouse trays or directly in the ground in early spring. Germination is usually 2-3 weeks. To improve the germination rate, cold condition (stratify) the seeds for two weeks prior to planting (see the link in the article below to learn more about stratification). Echinacea typically doesn’t flower the first year (when grown from seed) and needs two to three years growth before the roots are ready to harvest. The seeds are relished by gold finches and will self-sow if left on the plant over winter. Echinacea purpurea is an herbaceous perennial, plant in full sun, 1-2’ apart, grows to 3-4’ tall. Plants can also be divided in the early spring or fall; a piece of the root with a bud and few inches of root is sufficient for starting a new plant.
An Herbalist's Guide to Growing & Using Echinacea: http://is.gd/o1HK5N
Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies: http://goo.gl/3Gkkm
110 Seeds, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Seeds: http://is.gd/m0TFmV
Cultivation: Sow in greenhouse trays or directly in the ground in early spring. Germination is usually 2-3 weeks. To improve the germination rate, cold condition (stratify) the seeds for two weeks prior to planting (see the link in the article below to learn more about stratification). Echinacea typically doesn’t flower the first year (when grown from seed) and needs two to three years growth before the roots are ready to harvest. The seeds are relished by gold finches and will self-sow if left on the plant over winter. Echinacea purpurea is an herbaceous perennial, plant in full sun, 1-2’ apart, grows to 3-4’ tall. Plants can also be divided in the early spring or fall; a piece of the root with a bud and few inches of root is sufficient for starting a new plant.
An Herbalist's Guide to Growing & Using Echinacea: http://is.gd/o1HK5N
Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies: http://goo.gl/3Gkkm
110 Seeds, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Seeds: http://is.gd/m0TFmV
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