{"product_id":"echinacea-purple","title":"Purple Echinacea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eEchinacea (Purple Coneflower) Starter Plants in 4-Inch or 5-Inch Pots Available in Jupiter, FL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eEchinacea (Echinacea purpurea), also known as Purple Coneflower, is a resilient and radiant native perennial known for its medicinal properties and pollinator power. With its bold pink-to-purple daisy-like blooms and upright growth, echinacea adds structure and long-lasting color to garden beds, herb spirals, and borders. It's also a beloved nectar source for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects—making it as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eThese starter plants, available in 4-inch or 5-inch pots, are ready to establish quickly in South Florida’s well-tended beds with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun—6 or more hours daily. Echinacea thrives with consistent light and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Water regularly until established. Once mature, echinacea is drought-tolerant and prefers to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil enriched with compost. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echinacea needs minimal feeding. Compost or a light organic flower fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright clumping perennial with sturdy stems and tall flower stalks. Grows 2–4 feet tall and spreads slowly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 4–9. In South Florida (Zone 10–11), it performs best in fall and winter gardens. Plant in cooler months for strongest performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. In late spring or summer, allow some flowers to go to seed to feed birds or for reseeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Seasonality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best planted in fall through early spring in South Florida for healthy root development before summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear within 60–90 days after planting and can continue for several months in cool seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eHow to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems for fresh arrangements once blooms are fully open. 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