50 Milkshake Coneflower Seeds - Echinacea Perennial Flower Seeds

Milkshake Coneflower (Echinacea) is a distinctive perennial known for its creamy white, double blooms that resemble a swirl of soft-serve ice cream. These unique flowers stand atop sturdy stems, adding a touch of elegance and whimsy to any garden border, cottage garden, or cut flower arrangement. As a perennial, Milkshake Coneflower returns year after year, providing long-lasting beauty and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

This listing offers 50 seeds of this exceptional variety, allowing you to grow a stunning display of Milkshake Coneflowers in your own garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer an opportunity to cultivate a truly special plant that is sure to be a conversation starter.

Plant Features

• Double, creamy white blooms with a fluffy, cone-like center
• Perennial growth habit; returns each year in suitable climates
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Excellent for cut flower gardens and floral arrangements
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea (Milkshake Coneflower)
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly until established, then drought-tolerant
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

To grow Milkshake Coneflower from seeds, start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds on the surface of a moist, well-draining seed-starting mix, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a temperature around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have developed several true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off and transplant outdoors in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for good air circulation.

Milkshake Coneflower is relatively low-maintenance once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish, then reduce watering as the plant becomes more drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and to prevent self-seeding if desired. In late fall or early spring, cut back old foliage to promote new growth. These perennials benefit from a light application of compost or balanced fertilizer in spring. With proper care, Milkshake Coneflower will reward you with unique, long-lasting blooms year after year.

What's Included

50 Milkshake Coneflower seeds.