Green Eyes Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Green Eyes' PP #17,172
SKU
03751
Young blossoms bear a distinctive green disk center which vanishes with age, contrasted with bold dark magenta petals. Strong, vigorous plant performs as well as its native prairie parents. Add to perennial borders, mixed beds, wild gardens. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growth to 20 inches tall, 24 inches wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established. Shear mid- to late summer to allow a new flush of flowers into fall. Divide spring or fall when needed.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
Your climate may be too cold for this plant