Key Features
- Produces distinctive green coneflower blooms with prominent central cones.
- Upright perennial growth adds structure and visual interest to garden beds.
- Ideal for flower borders, cottage gardens, prairie-style landscapes, and pollinator gardens.
- Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil.
- A unique ornamental choice for gardeners seeking unusual green flowers.
Growing Benefits
- Adds fresh green tones to colorful garden displays.
- Creates attractive height and structure in borders and flower beds.
- Works well in cottage, prairie, and naturalized garden settings.
- Established plants can tolerate periods of dry weather.
- Flowers can provide nectar and pollen for visiting pollinators.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Green Coneflower
- Botanical Name: Echinacea spp.
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Colors: Green to lime-green, depending on variety
- Height: Approximately two to four feet
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water: Moderate during establishment; lower water needs once established
- Germination Time: Approximately ten to twenty-one days under favorable conditions
- Sowing Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly
- Spacing: Approximately eighteen to twenty-four inches
- Growing Zones: Generally USDA Zones three through nine, depending on species and cultivar
- Flowering/Maturity: Usually flowers during summer after establishment
- Uses: Flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, prairie gardens, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes
Growing Tips
- Choose a location with full sun and good drainage.
- Press seeds gently onto the soil surface instead of planting them deeply.
- Keep the seedbed lightly moist during germination and early growth.
- Allow sufficient space between plants for mature growth and airflow.
Seed Storage
Keep unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place. Store them in their original packet or an airtight container and protect them from humidity, heat, and direct sunlight.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- Coneflowers belong to the Echinacea genus in the daisy family, Asteraceae.
- Green-flowering coneflowers are valued for their unusual color and ornamental appearance.
- The raised central cone consists of numerous tiny individual flowers.
- Mature coneflower seed heads can remain attractive after flowering and may provide food for birds.