Eastern purple coneflower 'Prairie Frost'

Echinacea purpurea

How to grow Eastern purple coneflower 'Prairie Frost'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Prairie Frost is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing Prairie Frost 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). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 25°C / 77°F.

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

Transplanting Prairie Frost

Prairie Frost is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Prairie Frost