cAROL - right now they just look like young plants. I don't expect blooms until next year. They are about 4 -6 inches tall now.

I'm not sure whether I will like the look of them all as well as I like the regular E. purpurea - but each variety has differences in how they grow. Some form fibrous toot mats, other form deep tap foots.

I got them from Horizon Herb. Link below. I WSed them in my trays with 3 inch pot set-up.

Lynda

Here is a link that might be useful: echs and the 9 species ech collection.

Thank you Lynda,I looked them up, and I agree, I like the others much better,not sure what to do now,I have a big area I want to cover,hummmmmmmmmm,need to think more on this one. :0)
But thank you again for the quick responds.
cAROL

I spaced out and wrote: Some form fibrous toot mats, other form deep tap foots"

That should have been "root mats" and "tap roots" - though "toot mats" and "tap foots" sound pretty cool too!

For what it sounds like you want, Carol, the E purpurea varieties at Swallowtail seed might suit you better.

Lynda

Here is a link that might be useful: Pretty echs

Taking this off topic, because the newer cultivars can't be grown from seed, you have to buy plants or plugs, but have you seen some of them? I have too many purple coneflowers, and lusting for some new ones. I have to treat myself occasionally.

The only new one I've bought this year is Hot Papaya, and I'm in love
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Check out some of the others at McGauflin's.

Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: McGauflin's

It's really nice to see a picture of them growing together.
This is what I want to do.

I have a huge spot, now housing Goose Neck( do not ever grow this,yikkkkkkkkkkkkkkes)My neighbor gave me 14 plants about 3-4 years ago,now, it is taking over EVERY THING! It HAS to go.
So, I will be getting rid of it this year,and hoping by spring, I can fill the area with Echinacea,of all kinds.
I can order them wholesale,but have to order 30 of each, there are 4 or 5 I really want ( really want them all, but,$$$$.stops me from doing so.
I could try my hand at seed, I did pretty good the last 2 years,WSing,but I have never grown E. from seed, and I would like some color right away.
I would like to show you where I want to do this, but do not know how to post pictures.
I can mail it to one of you, if you would like to post it for me??
I need help,seriously,Seriously! :0)
What is your opinion?
cAROL

Carol, it's not hard to post pics, honest. I'm a true computer idiot and I do it.

First, you need to open an account at some online photo site. I have a free one from photobucket, but there are other free ones, too.

Karen