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ECHINACEA
Commonly known as Coneflower
Echinacea and its relative Rudbeckia are the coneflowers from North America.
The former is the perennial for borders and open woodland, the latter often grown for naturalising in a meadow or, as cultivar hirta, as an annual for infilling and borders.
Echinacea is a genus of 9 species of bold, stiff perennials from dry prairies, gravelly hillsides and open woodland in central and eastern North America. the name is derived from the Greek for hedgehog.
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - perennials. Erect, hairy stems with bristly, dark-green leaves. Solitary flowers are daisy-like in colours of purple, red and pink. Central discs are cone-shaped.
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Full sun - - will tolerate some shade. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - late source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Cutting stems as flowers fade will encourage further flowering. Will grow in open woodland. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - central and eastern North America. -
Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - - deep, humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -
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Buy Varieties of ECHINACEA
ECHINACEA 'Big Kahuna' >
Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Red-brown cone surrounded by dark honey coloured petals
ECHINACEA 'Green Envy' >
Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Unusual green flowers with rounded petals which have a growing purple tone from the base as the flowers mature
ECHINACEA 'Hot Summer' >
Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Scented flowers open a rich golden colour turning red in maturity
ECHINACEA purpurea >
Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Purplish-pink flowers growing up to 5 feet
ECHINACEA purpurea 'Fatal Attraction' >
Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Bright purple-pink flowers with non-drooping petals on dark stems
ECHINACEA purpurea 'Green Jewel' >
Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Light green petals with a dark green cone. Fragrant
ECHINACEA purpurea 'White Swan' >
Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Clear white with dark centre
ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Salsa Red' >
Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Brilliant red, very hardy and floriferous
ECHINACEA 'Tiki Torch' >
Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Single bright orange flowers with orange-red centre
ECHINACEA 'White Meditation' >
Commonly known as: Cone flower.
Single white, lightly fragrant flowers, with large orange cone. Strong floriferous variety
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