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Coneflower 'Green Twister'
Coneflower 'Green Twister'
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Coneflower 'Green Twister'

Echinacea purpurea
We grew this new coneflower in our gardens this year, and it quickly became our favorite, for it cheerfully sent up an abundance of flowering stalks while still a young plant. We can't until another year of beauty unfolds with even more flowers. Reliably hardy, pollinator-friendly, heat, humidity, and drought tolerant when established, not fussy as to soil—this summer flowering coneflower is a winner.
SKU #S1655
$4.50
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
19
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1.5-2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Rosy purple petals tipped with bright green.
Features
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8"
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Starting Indoors:
Sow in late winter and keep at 60-65°F. An initial moist stratification period with temperatures of 40°F for 3-4 weeks may increase germination rates, but is not essential.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in earliest spring or late summer to fall.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Coneflower is a butterfly magnet and is welcome in borders with other summer bloomers or added to meadow plantings of grasses and other pollinator favorites. A host plant to some butterfly caterpillars, they attract beneficial insects, bumblebees and the stiff stems add bee-friendly nesting sites. They handle hot summer weather and are often cut and added to bouquets. The bristly cone centers are wonderfully decorative and offer seeds for goldfinches later in the season. As summer progresses, stop deadheading to develop an abundance of ripe seed heads. It self-sows onto the bare ground for a growing patch over time. Cut back dead stems in early spring and divide if needed in spring or early fall.
Final Spacing:
1.5-2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly the first season while establishing, about 1" per week, then only during dry, hot spells.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Provide with about 2" of compost annually in early spring—too much fertilizer will cause the plants to become leggy.
Diseases & Pests:
Echinacea is rarely troubled by pests or diseases, though it may be susceptible to aster yellows. While not fatal, it causes distorted green not pink blooms, discolored leaves or "witches broom" growths. Remove diseased plants promptly to avoid spreading. Prevention via insect control.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when flowers are 3/4 open.