Echinacea purpurea Doubledecker
Coneflower |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.196.910
(=‘Doppelganger’) A totally unique form of this popular perennial. Second-year plants produce a large magenta-pink daisies with a second smaller flower produced on top of each dark brown central cone. Blooming starts in midsummer and continues for weeks. Coneflowers are sturdy and carefree perennials. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies. Seed heads are useful in dried arrangements. Excellent for cutting. Adapts to a wide variety of soil conditions. First-year plants usually exhibit the typical single blooms before becoming double in the second year.
Further details for
Echinacea purpurea Doubledecker
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Deep Pink
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Massed Specimen
Flower Head Size Large
Height 70-75 cm 27-29 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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