455 Days to maturity (2nd year). Echinacea purpurea. Purple Coneflower Flower Seeds. Non-GMO, heirloom, open-pollinated, perennial flower in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Deer resistant and attracts pollinators. Echinacea grows as a warm-season perennial and flowering herb native to Eastern North America. Displays purple-colored blooms from early summer through fall, lasting 2-3 months. Recommended for growing in beds, containers, and fields. In the landscape, Echinacea flowers are great for borders, bedding, backgrounds, or wildflowers. Purple coneflowers are edible. Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as purple coneflower, is well-known for its attractive blooms and medicinal properties. ~8,750 seeds/oz.