We have germination!

In my garden I have a long drift of purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) that run along the driveway above the retaining wall. Last year I planted some white ones for variety and would like to add more this fall or next spring. I decided to try an experiment in sowing. I don't know if this is a good or bad time to try growing some from seed, but I decided I don't have much to lose, other than the price of a packet of seed.

So on July 16th, I sowed some Echinacea purpurea 'Amado' seeds. The plan is to have some small plants to plant out in early to mid October. Hopefully they can get somewhat established before the winter sets in and they make it through the winter.

And today we have germination! Actually it's only one seed, from what I can tell...but I have to say seeing that one seed coming to life made me smile. There's just something about starting plants from seeds that I find immensely rewarding and magical in its own way.