A powerful immune stimulant native to North America. Widely used to shorten the duration of colds and upper respiratory infections.

North America East (continental)

SpringSummerAutumnWintertemperate-southall zones

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Midsummer → Early Autumn
Roots harvested in autumn of third year; aerial parts in flower
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A powerful immune stimulant native to North America. Widely used to shorten the duration of colds and upper respiratory infections.

North America East (continental)

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