While purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) are the most common, you'll also find lots of new varieties of coneflowers in an array of happy colors, like pink, yellow, orange, red, and white. They don't just delight for a season, either, as these are perennial flowers that will come back year after year.

Do Echinacea plants come back every year?

Echinacea is a hardy perennial that survives very cold winters. Plants become dormant in winter and re-emerge in spring.

How many years do Echinacea last?

The plant will release the seeds into the bag when they are ready. Separate the seeds from the chaff, dry them for a few weeks, and then store them in a cool dry place. The seeds are best when used in less than a year but they remain viable for at least 7 years.