Eastern purple coneflower 'After Midnight'

Echinacea purpurea

How to grow Eastern purple coneflower 'After Midnight'

  • 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 After Midnight is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing After Midnight 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 After Midnight about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting After Midnight

As After Midnight is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting After Midnight