Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Envy’
Echinacea purpurea 'Green Envy' is a peculiar coneflower with rounded, green petals and green cones.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Envy’ is a peculiar coneflower with rounded, green petals and green cones for a considerable period. As the flower matures the petals gradually elongate taking on a magenta veining near the cone which also turns purplish. This will be one of those plants to show off to your friends. Plant in full sun in average (not overly rich), well-drained soils. Avoid soils that are overly moist in winter.
Common Name: Coneflower
Family: Asteraceae (The Asteraceae Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry open woods, prairies and barrens.
Award:
Geographical Origin: North America
