Coneflower, Purple (Echinacea purpurea) Crown Division
Latin name: Echinacea purpurea
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: Central and Eastern North America
Growing: Prefers full sun and rich soil but can tolerate most soil types, as long as it is well drained.
Edibility: I don’t personally eat it although some claim the leaves are edible.
Medicinal uses: All parts of the plant are great for pulling infection from the body. Indigenous peoples used it to pull out venom from snake bites. It also boosts immune function, although it’s not effective once you’re already sick with a cold or flu.
Permaculture Uses: All members of the aster family are great for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. It also has a relatively long flowering season, making it even more valuable for pollinators.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Echinacea purpurea
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: Central and Eastern North America
Growing: Prefers full sun and rich soil but can tolerate most soil types, as long as it is well drained.
Edibility: I don’t personally eat it although some claim the leaves are edible.
Medicinal uses: All parts of the plant are great for pulling infection from the body. Indigenous peoples used it to pull out venom from snake bites. It also boosts immune function, although it’s not effective once you’re already sick with a cold or flu.
Permaculture Uses: All members of the aster family are great for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. It also has a relatively long flowering season, making it even more valuable for pollinators.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Echinacea purpurea
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: Central and Eastern North America
Growing: Prefers full sun and rich soil but can tolerate most soil types, as long as it is well drained.
Edibility: I don’t personally eat it although some claim the leaves are edible.
Medicinal uses: All parts of the plant are great for pulling infection from the body. Indigenous peoples used it to pull out venom from snake bites. It also boosts immune function, although it’s not effective once you’re already sick with a cold or flu.
Permaculture Uses: All members of the aster family are great for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. It also has a relatively long flowering season, making it even more valuable for pollinators.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.