Echinacea purpurea Green Eyes (Coneflower)

Fragrant, Echinacea ‘Green Eyes’ is a superb addition to the border with its bright magenta petals surrounding a distinctive green center cone that matures to a rich orange color. Very floriferous, this Coneflower bears large flowers, up to 5 in. wide (12 cm), which are on display for weeks and rise on well-branched stems that do not require staking. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this compact perennial is perfect for perennial borders, prairies or cottage gardens. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.

Fragrant, Echinacea 'Green Eyes' is a superb addition to the border with its bright magenta petals surrounding a distinctive green center cone that matures to a rich orange color. Very floriferous, this Coneflower bears large flowers, up to 5 in. wide (12 cm), which are on display for weeks and rise on well-branched stems that do not require staking. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this compact perennial is perfect for perennial borders, prairies or cottage gardens. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.

  • Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well drained soils. Tolerant of drought, heat and humidity.
  • Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens or cottage gardens.
  • Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
  • Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
  • Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.

Requirements

Hardiness 4
– 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 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 24″ (60cm)
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, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow