Narrow Leaf Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) is a classic prairie perennial cherished for its narrow petals, spiny cone centers, and long-lasting summer blooms. This hardy, drought-tolerant wildflower thrives in poor soils and sunny locations, making it excellent for low-maintenance gardens, native landscapes, and pollinator habitats. Its showy blooms support bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout the summer.

Features

Pink daisy-like coneflowers with narrow petals
Excellent pollinator plant for bees and butterflies
Tough native perennial for prairies, meadows, and dry soils
Blooms in mid to late summer
Non-GMO Echinacea angustifolia heirloom seeds

Specifications

Common Name: Narrow Leaf Echinacea, Narrow-Leaved Coneflower
Scientific Name: Echinacea angustifolia
Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
USDA Zones: 39
Flower Color: Pink petals with brown/orange cone
Bloom Season: Midlate summer
Height: 1224 inches
Spread: 1218 inches
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Soil Preference: Dry, rocky, or well-drained soil
Drought Tolerance: High once established
Light Requirements: Full sun
Water Needs: Low after establishment
Heirloom: Yes
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Organic: Not certified organic
Pollinator Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Maintenance Level: Low
Plant Spacing: 1218 inches
Seed Viability: 35 years if stored cool & dry

Planting Guide

Stratify seeds by refrigerating for 3060 days before sowing.
Sow indoors 810 weeks before frost or direct sow outdoors in fall or early spring.
Cover seeds lightly (approx. 1/8 inch).
Keep soil moist until germination (may take 2140 days).
Transplant into full sun and well-drained soil.
Water sparingly once established; plants thrive in dry soil.
Allow seeds to mature on heads if natural reseeding is desired.