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 • Echinacea purpurea    LATIN:
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• Four Winds Farm
• Innisfree Farm
• Spring Creek Farm
• Ursus Log Works

A bitter alterative herb that stimulates the immune system, promotes healing and has antiviral and antibacterial effects. Echinacea purpurea is one of several species and is used to treat wounds. The generic name "Echinacea" comes from the Greek word "echinos" meaning "hedgewhog" and refers to the prickly scales of the flowers' central cone.
YIELD: Llbs/Acre HARDY TO: FILE:
MOISTURE MIN: Well drained soil SOIL pH: Rich soil SUNLIGHT: Full sun





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