Echinacea purpurea 'Coconut Lime' PP18617

Also Known As

Echinacea 'Coconut Lime'
Coconut Lime Cone Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"-30"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

Echinacea purpurea 'Coconut Lime' PP18617 plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Coconut Lime' PP18617 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea purpurea 'Coconut Lime' PP18617

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea purpurea 'Coconut Lime' PP18617

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The first double-white cone-flower: coconut cream petals topped by a ruffled mound of light yellow with an orange center on sturdy (perfect for cutting) 20-30" floriferous stems over a long 2-3 month season. S/M PPAF

By: Forestfarm

Coconut Lime' is the first white double-flowering Echinacea from the Cone-fections Series. The flowers are centred with a large mound of small petals surrounded by a ring of normal ray florets. 'Coconut LIme' has a compact habit with over 20 blooms per plant and will bloom for two to three months! Well-branched, sturdy flower stems are perfect for cutting. Plant in full sun in average (not overly rich), well-drained soils. Avoid soils that are overly moist in winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Part of the patented Conefections Series-one of the best-'Coconut Lime' has large flowers that start out with a hint of green that gradually fades to white as the flower fully develops. Wonderful with grasses and warm orange and yellow flowers. A fast grower, you can ensure its winter survival by providing fertile, sharply-drained soil. Summer bloom.