General Culture:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. This is an adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). Plants usually rebloom without deadheading, however prompt removal of spent flowers improves general appearance.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
‘Coconut Lime’ is reportedly the first double white coneflower to be introduced into commerce. It is the result of an open pollination of unnamed E. purpurea parents in IJsselstein, the Netherlands in 2004. This is an upright, columnar, free branching perennial that typically grows in a clump to 24-30” tall on sturdy stems that do not need staking. Each fully double flower features drooping notched-at-the-tip rays that are white to yellow-green with a globular pompom-like lime green center cone. Flowers bloom from late spring to late summer, sometimes with additional sporadic bloom until frost. Sparsely serrate, dark green leaves (to 4” long) are narrow ovate. Good fresh cut or dried flower. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones are often visited by goldfinches that feed on the seeds. Echinacea comes from the Greek word “echinos” meaning hedgehog in reference to the flower’s spiny center cone. U. S. Plant Patent PP18,617 was issued March 18, 2008.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Border fronts, rock gardens or part shade areas of open woodland gardens. Best in groups or massed. Attractive specimen/accent.
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