Organic Echinacea Purpurea Herb (Echinacea purpurea)

Herbs are Sold By the Ounce, Price is Per Ounce Echinacea Purpurea Herb (Echinacea purpurea) Botanical Information Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea Common Names: Purple coneflower, Eastern purple coneflower Family: Asteraceae Origin: Native to North America, particularly in the central and eastern regions of the United States. Plant Description: Echinacea purpurea is a perennial plant that can grow up to 4 feet tall. It features large, daisy-like flowers with pink to purple petals and a prominent, spiky central cone that is typically orange-brown. Habitat Echinacea thrives in prairies, open woodlands, and along roadsides. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun but can tolerate partial shade. History and Folklore Echinacea has a long history of use among Native American tribes, who used it to treat various ailments, including snake bites, infections, and wounds. It became popular in Western herbal medicine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for its imm