Former Members
- Echinacea: Originally classified under Rudbeckia, this genus was later distinguished due to its spiny central disk and medicinal properties.
- Ratibida: Also once considered part of Rudbeckia, this genus, commonly known as Prairie Coneflowers, has been reclassified due to its drooping petals and distinct central cones.
50 Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea purpurea) for North America
Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea purpurea) for all of North America. USDA Zones 3-9. More than 50 seeds.
$1.00
Uses by Native Americans
Native American tribes have been utilizing Rudbeckia species for various medicinal purposes for centuries. The roots of Rudbeckia hirta were traditionally used by the Ojibwa and Menominee tribes as a poultice for snake bites and other wounds. The Cherokee used it to treat colds, and the plant was also used in tonics to aid in digestive and kidney issues.
