Echinacea purpurea Coconut Lime (Coneflower)

Very floriferous, Echinacea purpurea ‘Coconut Lime’ (Coneflower) is an attractive perennial boasting a profusion of white, fully double pompon-like flowers. The center of each bloom begins fresh green and changes to light lime green as it ages. Blooming from midsummer until early fall, this striking coneflower has a strong upright habit with well-branched stems that do not flop.

Very floriferous, Echinacea purpurea 'Coconut Lime' (Coneflower) is an attractive perennial boasting a profusion of white, fully double pompon-like flowers. The center of each bloom begins fresh green and changes to light lime green as it ages. Blooming from midsummer until early fall, this striking coneflower has a strong upright habit with well-branched stems that do not flop. Perfect for perennial borders, prairies, or cottage gardens where Coconut Lime will light up the evening with its glowing white petals.

  • Grows up to 24-30 in. tall and wide (60-75 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to drought, heat, and humidity.
  • Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, or cottage gardens. Excellent as cut flowers
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Double flowers may not be as attractive to butterflies and birds as single flowers. Deer resistant.
  • Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms. Deadheading will help them grow and thrive.
  • Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.

Requirements

Hardiness 5
– 9

Heat Zones 1
– 9

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Echinacea – Coneflowers
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)Fall
Height 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spread 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spacing 24″
– 30″
(60cm
– 75cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow