Id-Code: EA 005
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Great Plains (Central USA)
Special Features: Dramatically reflexed, very narrow white petals with a pink tinge
Distinction: Only Echinacea species with white pollen
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2006
Colour: White with pink tinge
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-8
Growth Habit: Slender upright stems - without branching
Foliage: Narrow and lance-shaped
Height with Flowers: 80 cm (32'')
Spacing between Plants: 60 cm (24'')
Soil Requirements: Well drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in the border with Chrysanthemum 'Brightside', Penstemon 'Sunburst Ruby' and Verbascum 'Wedding Candles'
Specialities: Cut flower candidate; deer and drought resistant, attract butterflies
Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (EG 005)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 5
Seeds per Gram: 200
Seeding Recommendation: 15 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 5 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128
Germination: These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3-4 weeks a cooling period of 2-4 weeks is recommended.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: November-March
Sowing to Germination: 4 - 8 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 10 cm (4 1/2''); 2 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: There is no current research on vernalization but a prudent recommendation for any perennial would be 6 - 12 weeks (a few might need 15 weeks!) at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: An obvious place to experiment - following vernalization - would be raising daytime temperatures to 60° - 65°F (15° - 17°C). Provide 16 hours of continuous lighting. During the short days of winter, provide a night interruption lighting of 4 hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)