Today, about 6 months later, the sprouts look much like they did back then. At least some of them look like they might still be alive!
Here they are, sown at last. I just set up some fluorescent lights for starting seeds, so they will get a chance to grow a bit inside while we wait for the weather to warm up. If even one of these sprouts survives, it will still be a bargain price for Echinacea, since the whole packet of seeds (Gardener's Choice from Canadian Tire) was less than a buck!
See how different plants that grow in Toronto (AgCanada hardiness zone 6; USDA zone 5) look all year round and at different stages in their life cycles.
Good for you! I hope they make it. One cannot ever have too many echinacea in the garden, in my opinion. One of my favourites.
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