Sochan Seeds

Sochan Seeds - Rudbeckia laciniata - Cutleaf Coneflower, Green headed Coneflower, Wild Goldenglow, Sochani

Rudbeckia laciniata
Cutleaf Coneflower, Green headed Coneflower, Wild Goldenglow, Sochani

Hardy to Zone 4
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Germination Tested Not tested

Approximately 50-60 seeds per pack

$5.50 CAD

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Sochan as it's known to the Cherokee People, is also known as Cutleaf Coneflower, Green-headed Coneflower and Wild Goldenglow. It's a mainstay of Cherokee cuisine, and produces delicious leafy greens almost year round. The cheerful yellow flowers bloom in fall atop towering stalks, and are a welcome food source for bees, and later birds enjoy the seeds.

The leaves have a delightfully aromatic and herbal flavour akin to daisy leaves. They can be harvested in spring and late summer/fall. They are best cooked as they have a slightly rough texture, but they can also be eaten raw in salads. Summer harvests of leaves may also be possible in shady sites, or if the flower stalks are cut off to help the plant focus on producing tender new leaves.

Sochan has a wide native range including the southeast of Canada and the central and eastern US. It's at home in moist or wet sites with rich soils, often woodland edges or beside ponds and other bodies of water. Because it grows over six feet tall, it makes a great plant for the back of a border or a cottage garden. It appreciates watering during dry summers.

Sochan will spread via rhizomes, which I encourage since it's such a tasty and pretty perennial vegetable.

100% of sales from this variety go to Indigenous Food Sovereignty projects.

Growing Instructions

Seeds require cold stratification for 6-8, which can be done in the fridge in a damp substrate, or naturally outdoors if planted in fall or late winter. Sow seeds about 1/8 inch deep, and do not let them dry out when young.

Shipping & Returns

We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, and Internationally for a flat rate of $20*. Shipping costs to the US will include the cost of a phytosanitary inspection and certificate, as well as tariffs.

Live plants, bulbs, and bulbils can only be shipped within Canada.

Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars, and may change without notice.

Shipping in Canada

We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-3 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally orders take longer, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.

Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery.

Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.

Shipping to the US

Starting August 29, 2025, all shipments leaving Canada must show that duties have been prepaid. We are working to have this new fee reflected at checkout so customers can see the breakdown of charges. Our seeds may be exempt from tariffs, but we are working to figure that out. We hope to resume shipping on August 30 or shortly thereafter.

Shipping charges to the US will also now include a phytosanitary inspection and certificate to ensure smooth entry into the country. This will be bundled into the shipping cost.

Shipping Internationally

International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.

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