Eastern purple coneflower 'Leuchtstern'

Echinacea purpurea

How to grow Eastern purple coneflower 'Leuchtstern'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Leuchtstern is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing Leuchtstern from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.01 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 25°C / 77°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Leuchtstern about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Leuchtstern

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Leuchtstern is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Leuchtstern