purple coneflower ‘Green Edge’
Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Edge’ (purple coneflower ‘Green Edge’) has long sturdy stems that support a orange cone surrounded by white petals.
It blooms from mid-summer until autumn and prefers locations with full sun. The flowering period can be extended with deadheading.
| Botanical Name | Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Edge’ |
| Common Name | purple coneflower ‘Green Edge’ |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread | 2-3ft x 1-2ft (60-90cm x 30-60cm) |
| Flower Color | Green-White |
| Attracts Wildlife | Provides Food for Birds, Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Cultivated Form of a Native Plant. Horticultural origin. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | West Meadow, East Meadow |
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