Eastern purple coneflower 'Mars'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Mars is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.0 inches (0.01 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) between Eastern purple coneflower plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 25°C / 77°F to ensure good germination.

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

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